Early Childhood Educator - 4Hours

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; McBride; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a 4-hour shift in a play-based learning setting. The role involves organizing, planning, and facilitating early learning programs in collaboration with School staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in ECE, BC ECE certification, and FoodSafe certification, with at least one year of experience with ages 0–5 and strong family engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education required.
• Current BC ECE certification required.
• FoodSafe certification required.
• At least 1 year experience with children aged 0–5.
• Experience working with parents/guardians.
• Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; culturally sensitive; collaborative and resourceful.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Class 5 driver's license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement early learning programs in a play-based setting.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of StrongStart BC Early Learning programs as assigned.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support early learning initiatives.
• Maintain detailed daily records and prepare reports and work plans with the district.
• Encourage parent participation and assist referrals to community services.
• Support smooth transitions for families into kindergarten.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Cultural sensitivity

Collaborative mindset

Driver's license

Child development knowledge

Family engagement

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

BC ECE certification

FoodSafe certification

Job description

TITLE: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR - 4 Hours

DEPARTMENT: Schools

REPORTS TO: School Principal & Early Learning Coordinator

HOURLY WAGE: $28.29 - $29.62 hourly wage effective July 1, 2024

SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for organizing, preparing, planning and facilitating early learning programs and initiatives in a play-based environment. The Early Childhood Educator may oversee the day-to-day operations for the StrongStart BC Early Learning programs and/or work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to support early learning initiatives and programs. The Early Childhood Educator ensures that the goals and objectives of the program and initiatives are met using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and/or StrongStart B.C. Operation Guide as a guideline.

DUTIES:

• Ensure that programs initiatives are developed and maintained in response to the Early Learning Framework and other designated documents (ie. StrongStart BC Operation Guide).
• Maintain detailed daily program records using designated records program.
• Produce reports and work plans in cooperation with the district as required.
• Set up, establish and operate the Early Learning Program and initiatives where designated.
• Ensure that the activities reflect the stages of child development and fosters healthy learning and guidance of the child and family.
• Encourages parents to participate in the education of their children and assists in referrals to community services and supports as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the school to facilitate a smooth transition for families into kindergarten.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, school staff, Early Childhood Educators and other district staff to support and advocate for play-based early learning programs and initiatives.
• Attend meetings as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Current BC Early Childhood Education certification.
• FoodSafe certification.
• Training and/or experience (1 year) working with children in the 0-5 age range.
• Training and/or experience working with parents/guardians.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to be culturally sensitive; reactive; collaborative and resourceful.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer programs.
• Class 5 driver's license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED (Early Childhood Educator):

Common classroom and playground materials/equipment (eg: art supplies, computers, audio visual equipment, sports equipment, etc.)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform assigned duties independently.
• Ability to lift, transfer and assist students as required.
• Manual dexterity.