Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Victoria seeks an Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator to join its dedicated child care team. This full-time position involves providing responsive and innovative care for children under three years old, adhering to established educational frameworks and regulations. The role requires strong skills in teamwork, emergency handling, and flexibility in shift work, contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Applicants must hold relevant certifications and show a commitment to ongoing professional growth and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience for BC certified Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Educator.
• Completion of relevant diploma and certifications is required.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional development and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide early learning and care for children under 36 months.
• Follow UVic Child Care pedagogy and BC regulations.
• Participate actively in an inclusive outdoor and indoor educational environment.

Skills

Ability to apply BC regulations

Integrating BC Early Learning Framework

Guidance skills for infants/toddlers

Collaborative teamwork

Organizational skills

Ongoing professional development

Handling emergencies calmly

Adapting to changing circumstances

Flexibility in working shifts

Education

Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Education diploma

Valid Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Educator Certificate

Emergency Childcare with CPR-B First Aid certificate

Tools

MS-Office Suite

Adobe Create Suite

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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 Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator (ITE) works as a member of the child care team providing early learning and care to children in our infant and toddler child care programs (children who are under 36 months of age). The ITE works in ratio in the program under the supervision of the ITE Supervisor or Program Manager and follows UVic Child Care pedagogy, ethos and policies; the BC Early Learning Framework; the ECEBC Code of Ethics; BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act; and Child Care Licensing Regulations.

All staff who work in UVic Child Care must be immunized in accordance with the childhood immunization schedule The ITE must also possess sufficient stamina for full-time work in a busy full day infant/toddler program. The position is physically demanding and includes repetitive lifting of children who are up to 20 kg, crouching, squatting, bending, standing for long periods of time, supervising outdoor play, walking, and sitting on the floor. Please note that our child care programs spend several hours a day outdoors year round.

Experience

Entry level experience for BC certified Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Educator, with demonstrated experience implementing the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019) in a group child care setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to apply the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act and BC Child Care Licensing Regulations in practice.
• Demonstrated ability and strong interest integrating the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019) in a child care program including program planning, inquiry work and creating pedagogical narrations.
• Strong guidance skills for working with infants and toddlers in an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated skills for working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional development, and commitment to ongoing learning.
• Commitment to the ECEBC Code of Ethics, including confidentiality and privacy of information.
• Commitment to valuing the principles of Indigenous reconciliation and diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Ability to handle emergencies skillfully and calmly and in compliance with BC Child Care Regulations, as well as UVic’s and UVic Child Care Services policies.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, to multi-task, and to attend to children’s needs while keeping awareness of the whole group.
• Physically able to repetitively lift children up to 20 kg., crouch, squat, bend, sit on the floor, stand for long periods of time, and walk short distances.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts within UVic Child Care Services operating hours, according to operational demands.
• Proficiency with computer applications (i.e., MS-Office Suite, Adobe Create Suite, content management systems).
  
  

Specialized Knowledge/Education

• Completion of an Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Education diploma program.
• Must hold a valid Infant/Toddler 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 into practice.
• Strong knowledge of the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act and current BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Must hold a valid Emergency Childcare with CPR-B (or C) First Aid certificate.
• In accordance with the BC Criminal Records Review Act, must have the ability to provide a clear criminal record check.
• Documentation of compliance in the immunization program per Ministry of Health guidelines (childhood immunizations).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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