Full Time ECE - Maternity Leave

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to provide child-led play experiences and support developmentally appropriate activities in a Vancouver centre. You will collaborate with families and the staff team to implement individualized plans and ensure a safe, inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes planning, observation, and ongoing professional development, with engagement in program reviews and staff meetings to refine programming.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Basic ECE licence.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Populations).
• Immunization record per VCH licensing guidelines (Flu, Tetanus, MMR, Chickenpox).

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for child-directed play and exploration; facilitate age-appropriate circle time using varied materials.
• Use observations to expand play and plan activities that recognize individual needs; support planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities.
• Work cooperatively with the centre Manager and staff team to support inclusive practice and address the needs of individual children; collaborate with families and participate in developing, reviewing, and implementing individual support plans.
• Ensure child-care environment is healthy and safe; promptly report and document accidents, injuries, illnesses, and incidents (including suspected abuse) and maintain up-to-date records.
• Follow the licensing requirements and the centre’s procedures; adhere to organizational policies and procedures (including confidentiality and privacy).
• Is welcoming of the multiple perspectives of children, families & professionals; promote cultural awareness, anti-racism, and gender-inclusive practices through programming.
• Is committed to professional development and growth; engage in annual performance reviews and professional development planning.
• Participate in short- and long-term planning, evaluation and the annual program review; attend staff meetings and participate in program planning and evaluation as scheduled.

Skills

Child-directed play

Observation & planning

Family collaboration

Team collaboration

Program evaluation

Cultural awareness/anti-racism

Education

Basic ECE Licence

Job description

• Provide opportunities for child-directed play and exploration; facilitate age-appropriate circle time using varied materials (e.g., books, flannel stories, puppets, props).
• Use observations to expand play and plan activities that recognize individual needs; support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities.
• Work cooperatively with the centre Manager and staff team to support inclusive practice and address the needs of individual children. Collaborate with families and participate in developing, reviewing, and implementing individual support plans.
• Ensure child-care environment is healthy and safe; promptly report and document accidents, injuries, illnesses, and incidents (including suspected abuse) and maintain up-to-date records (allergies, medical conditions, authorized pick-up).
• Follow the licensing requirements and the centre’s procedures; adhere to organizational policies and procedures (including confidentiality and privacy).
• Is welcoming of the multiple perspectives of children, families & professionals; promote cultural awareness, anti-racism, and gender-inclusive practices through programming.
• Is committed to professional development and growth; engage in annual performance reviews and professional development planning.
• Participate in short- and long-term planning, evaluation and the annual program review; attend staff meetings and participate in program planning and evaluation as scheduled.

Other

Requires valid Basic ECElicence

Also:

• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Criminal Record Check(Vulnerable Populations)
• Immunization record (VCH licensing guidelines)
  • Flu
  • Tetanus
  • MMR
  • Chickenpox

Requires valid Basic ECElicence

Also:

• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Criminal Record Check(Vulnerable Populations)
• Immunization record (VCH licensing guidelines)
  • Flu
  • Tetanus
  • MMR
  • Chickenpox