EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR INFANT & TODDLER WORKER

Tseshaht First Nation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni, BC is seeking an Early Childhood Educator, Infant & Toddler Worker for the daycare. This full-time role offers 80 hours bi-weekly, with shifts from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant will work with infants and toddlers, contribute to a team, implement age-appropriate activities, and support the culture of the Tseshaht community while adhering to licensing regulations.

Qualifications

• ECE or Infant & Toddler Educator certification or ECEA with exemption.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records check required (if hired).
• Food Safe Certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with infants and toddlers in a licensed daycare.
• Guide and care for designated children with age-appropriate activities.
• Follow policy and BC Licensing Regulations for safety.

Skills

Childcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of BC Licensing Regulations

Education

ECE Certification or ITE Certification

Job description

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR INFANT & TODDLER WORKER

The Tseshaht First Nation Administration Office is now accepting applications for the position of Early Childhood Educator, Infant & Toddler Worker. This position is full time, working 80 hours bi-weekly at the Tseshaht Daycare in Port Alberni, BC.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Educator, Daycare Worker reports to the Daycare Program Manager and is responsible to work with infants and toddlers in a licensed day care facility, demonstrating an ability to contribute to a team approach, to guide and care for designated children, initiating and implementing age-appropriate activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The successful applicant will possess skills and experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrated experience in working with children in a childcare setting;
• Able to relate well and develop rapport with children, families and staff;
• Knowledge of BC Licensing Regulations;
• Able to follow policy and procedure for the safety and well-being of children;
• Knowledge and understanding of Tseshaht culture an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant must be able to meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid ECE or Infant & Toddler Educator (ITE) Certification or ECEA with approved exemption;
• Be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records check required (if hired);
• Have a current Child Care First Aid Certificate an asset or willing to obtain;
• Have a current Food Safe Certificate an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work 8-hour shifts during daycare hours, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (40 hours per week).

Company

Tseshaht First Nation

Location

Port Alberni

Contact Info

Wage: $21-23/hour (depending on certification) plus any eligible wage enhancements