ON-Call Early Childhood Education Teacher

Shishalh Nation; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The swiya of the shíshálh people, Shíshálh Nation, is looking for an On-Call Early Childhood Education Teacher to provide quality childcare for young children in a group setting. Under the Education Manager, you will guide development, support daily routines, and foster inclusive, culturally respectful learning experiences.

Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining a balanced schedule, organizing materials, and collaborating with families to support child growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution.
• Current BC License to Practice.
• Documentation in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Understanding of First Nation children and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provide a balance of active/quiet and indoor/outdoor activities.
• Establish and follow a daily activity schedule.
• Organize space and materials before activities.
• Support self-expression and foster cultural understanding.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Willingness to work flexible hours

Ability to work in a diverse community

Education

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

BC Licence to Practice

Job description

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ON-Call Early Childhood Education Teacher

Company

The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.

Under the general direction of the Education Manager, the ECE Teacher will provide quality inclusive childcare programming and supervision for young children in a group setting. This position will be responsible for guiding and instructing children in various educational subjects and life skills. In addition, the ECE Teacher will assist children with nurturing developmental and cognitive skills such as physical, mental, and social development.

Note: This is an On-Call position.

Candidate:

• Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the centre’s philosophy.
• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities.
• Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child-directed activity, care routines and transition times.
• Organize space, equipment and materials before activities.
• Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.
• Observation and Documentation on a daily basis.
• Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily.
• Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems.
• Plan and carry out activities that encourage problem-solving.
• Provide experiences and play materials that actively promote diversity and acceptance in interactions and attitudes.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution.
• Current BC License to Practice.
• Documentation in accordance with Community Care Facilities Branch licensing requirements.
• An understanding of the issues that affect First Nation children and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with parents and community members.
• Mature and responsible attitude toward work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR.
• Negative criminal records check with the vulnerable sector.

The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.