Early Childhood Educator

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Nova Scotia seeks an Early Childhood Educator with an Infant Toddler Certificate. The ideal candidate will apply their knowledge of BC Child Care Regulations and standards to create an excellent childcare setting. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe environment and meeting licensing criteria while working with children under three years of age. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, along with effective communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Infant Toddler certificate is required.
• Valid licenses to practice as an Early Childhood Educator in BC.
• Three to five years experience working with children under 3, including those with support needs.
• Working knowledge of Community Care and Child Care Licensing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Create a childcare setting that meets licensing criteria.
• Contribute to organizational and departmental objectives.
• Apply current knowledge of BC Child Care Regulations.

Skills

Ability to organize work

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to communicate effectively verbally

Ability to effectively deal with others

Ability to orient, instruct, and evaluate students

Physical ability to carry out duties

Functional use of alternative communication modes

Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Infant Toddler certificate

Tools

Valid First-Aid Certificate

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and responsibility shared by everyone. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The ECE with Infant Toddler Certificate applies current knowledge of BC Child Care Regulations, QACCH and Pre-School Program standards and the B.C. Early Learning Framework to create and maintain a childcare setting that meets all licensing criteria and demonstrates excellence in childhood education practices.

The ECE with Infant Toddler Certificate contributes to the achievement of organizational and departmental objectives, in accordance with established standards of practice, Island Health policies, and work-related processes, procedures and guidelines, including safety and quality protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education from a recognized post-secondary institution; and
• Infant Toddler certificate; and
• Valid Licenses to practice in BC as an Early Childhood Educator and Infant Toddler Educator; and
• Three to five years recent related experience working with children under 3 years of age. Experience working with children with support needs; and
• Working knowledge of the Community Care and Assisting Living Act and Child Care Licensing Legislation; and
• Valid First-Aid Certificate.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to orient, instruct, and evaluate students and volunteers.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Functional use of alternative modes of communication such as sign language.