Early Childhood Support Worker

The Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese; Trail; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Trail, Canada, is seeking an Early Childhood Support Worker for the 2025-26 school year. Successful candidates will facilitate high-quality childcare and preschool experiences aligned with Catholic values. Ideal applicants should have an Early Childhood Educators License and a commitment to Catholic education. This role requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Participation in Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement program

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic Education.
• Active participation within a Catholic parish community is preferred.
• Ability to maintain safety and supervision standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high quality childcare and preschool experiences.
• Maintain an orderly and clean activity area.
• Lead with enthusiasm and high energy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Early Childhood Educators License

Job description

Saint Michael's Kids Care Centre
at Saint Michael's Elementary School (Trail, BC)

Invites Applications At This Time For

Contracted (1 year) Early Childhood Support Worker

Effective: 2025-26 School Year

Our Successful Candidate Will

St. Michael's Kids Care Centre, located in St. Michael's Elementary School in Trail, is seeking an Early Childcare Educator (ECE). Reporting to the ECE Manager, the Early Childhood Educator will facilitate high quality childcare and preschool experiences for children ages 30 months - 5 years of age, in alignment with the philosophy of Saint Michael's Childcare Centre and the Catholic Diocese of Nelson. If the following sounds like a meaningful day at work, this job might be for you:

• Support high quality, age appropriate child-centered programs.
• Maintain neat, orderly and clean activity areas.
• Lead with enthusiasm and high energy.
• Ensure provincial safety and supervision standards are maintained.
• Abide by appropriate privacy and confidentiality requirements/legislation.
• Have keen interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Competent in relationship building/collaboration, creating an environment of open communication.
• Effectively build positive interactions and listen attentively with children and families.
• Share information, best practices and resources with colleagues.
• Have the ability to work under minimal supervision.

CISND participates in the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement program offered through the Government of BC. For further information about the position, please contact the Principal of Saint Michael's Elementary, Mr. Miguel Arruda, at 250-368-6151 or [e-mail].

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Commitment to Catholic Education
• Identification with and active participation within a Catholic parish community (preferred)
• Early Childhood Educators License to practice

In order to be considered for any position with CISND, the application must be complete. If you are not able to provide the documentation provide a reason in your cover letter.

The Following Is To Be Included In Your Application

• Cover letter
• Resume/curriculum vitae
• Certificates, licenses, relevant memberships/honours in professional or technical associations
• Post Secondary Transcripts (related to the position)
• Evaluation report from employer/practicum supervisor

Catholic Applicants Must Provide

• Certificate of Catholic baptism or RCIA Certificate
• Certificate of Catholic marriage, if applicable
• CISND

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide or complete a valid criminal record check and complete Diocesan Safe Environment training. As well, submit documentation to indicate you are legally entitled to work in Canada (photocopy of Canadian birth certificate or Canadian passport).