Early Childhood Educator | Permanent Part Time - #2022

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for its Early Learning and Youth Services programs. This permanent part-time position involves working at the Berwick Child Development Centre, providing tailored programs for children with typical and special needs. Candidates must have ECE certification and at least one year of experience. The role includes employer-paid benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and welfare benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

Training and educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with preschool children.
• Experience with functional assessment, program design, and evaluation for children with special needs.
• Experience in Behavior Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enriched program tailored to community needs.
• Facilitate interactions for children with typical and special needs.
• Collaborate with the Manager to ensure children’s needs are met.

Skills

Proficiency in written and verbal English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

BC Early Childhood Education 5-Year Certification

Special Needs Certification

Related training in children with special needs

Job description

Developmental Disabilities Association - Job Opening

Developmental Disabilities Association has an immediate opening for an Early Childhood Educator in our Early Learning and Youth Services programs. We seek candidates with a positive attitude, completed ECE certification, and at least one year of experience in the field. We support professional development, provide on-the-job training, and foster an inclusive work environment. Our Child Development Centers are fully inclusive, designed to support children and families, including those with special needs, emphasizing the importance of inclusion.

Since 1952, we have been helping thousands of people in BC with developmental disabilities reach their full potential through support and advocacy. We build networks of support, invest in individual needs, and strive for an inclusive and safe community. Learn more at www.develop.bc.ca.

Job Details

• Job Title: Early Childhood Educator | #2022
• Service Area: Early Learning & Youth Services
• Location: Berwick Child Development Centre
• Start Date: June 09, 2025
• Term/Status: Permanent Part-Time
• Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-14:30 (30 hours/week)
• Hourly Wage: $28.25 (as per collective agreement; DDA is a CSSEA employer paying JJEP rates; WE funding not above ECE wages)

The Role

The ECE provides an enriched program tailored to community needs, facilitating interactions for children with typical and special needs daily. The ECE collaborates with the Manager to ensure children’s needs are met.

Education & Experience

• Completion of BC Early Childhood Education 5-Year Certification
• Special Needs Certification (asset)
• Related training in children with special needs (asset)
• Minimum 1 year experience with preschool children
• Experience with functional assessment, program design, and evaluation for children with special needs
• Experience in Behavior Management

Requirements

• Criminal Record Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication
• Basic computer skills
• Eligible to work in Canada

What We Offer

• Employer-paid health and welfare benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Training and educational opportunities

This position requires union membership. For more information, visit www.develop.bc.ca. We thank all applicants; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.