Inclusive Care Early Childhood Educator

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A university child care program is looking for an Inclusive Care Early Childhood Educator to provide early learning to children up to school age. Candidates should possess a valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate and demonstrate experience working with children needing extra support. This role requires physical stamina and teamwork, integrating the BC Early Learning Framework. The position is demanding and requires flexibility for various shifts within the operating hours.

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience as a BC certified Early Childhood Educator.
• Demonstrated experience in inclusive child care.
• Commitment to ECEBC Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide early learning and care to children aged 30 months to school age.
• Implement the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Work collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Strong interest and ability to work with children with extra support needs

Ability to apply BC Child Care Licensing Regulations

Good organizational skills

Strong guidance skills for inclusive environment

Ability to handle emergencies calmly

Education

Early Childhood Education certificate or diploma

Valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate from BC

Tools

MS-Office Suite

Adobe Create Suite

Job description

University of Victoria (UVic) Child Care provides on-campus, innovative, creative, inspiring, and responsive early learning and care to young children of UVic full-time students, staff, and faculty. The pedagogy for all UVic child care programs is founded on the BC Ministry of Child Care and Education’s BC Early Learning Framework (2019) and the Common Worlds Framework.

The Inclusive Care Early Childhood Educator (ECE) works as a member of the child care team providing early learning and care to children aged 30 months to school age (three to five years old) with extra support needs, following the BC Early Learning Framework (Government of BC, 2019); the ECEBC Code of Ethics; BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act; and Child Care Licensing Regulations.

All staff working in UVic Child Care must be immunized according to the childhood immunization schedule. The ECE must also possess sufficient stamina for full-time work in a busy full-day child care centre. The position is physically demanding and includes lifting up to 15 kg, crouching, squatting, bending, standing for long periods, supervising outdoor play, walking, and sitting on the floor. Our child care programs spend several hours outdoors year-round.

Experience

Entry-level experience as a BC certified Early Childhood Educator with demonstrated experience working in inclusive child care and implementing the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019) in a group child care setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interest and ability to work with children with extra support needs.
• Ability to apply the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act and BC Child Care Licensing Regulations into practice.
• Ability and interest in integrating the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019) into program planning, inquiry work, and creating pedagogical narrations.
• Strong guidance skills for working with children in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Commitment to the ECEBC Code of Ethics, including confidentiality and privacy.
• Valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive, respectful environment.
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly and skillfully, in compliance with BC Child Care Regulations and UVic policies.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances, multi-tasking, and attending to children's needs while maintaining awareness of the whole group.
• Flexibility to work various shifts within UVic Child Care operating hours.
• Proficiency with MS-Office Suite, Adobe Create Suite, and content management systems.

Specialized Knowledge/Education

• Completion of an Early Childhood Education certificate or diploma program.
• Valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate issued by the BC Early Childhood Educator Registry.
• Strong knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019) and ability to implement it.
• Knowledge of the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act and current BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Valid Emergency Childcare certification with CPR-B (or C) First Aid.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check in accordance with the BC Criminal Records Review Act.
• Documentation of immunization compliance per Ministry of Health guidelines.