Program Coordinator

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program Coordinator at Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre leads a small team of program coordinators and works with educators to advance reflective practice and explorations in curriculum, grounded in care-inspired approaches.

The role requires staying current with early childhood education developments, coordinating with visiting pedagogists, and embedding the Society's values in curriculum while fostering healthy working relationships.

Qualifications

• Requires ECE diploma or degree and licences to practice.
• Continued training/professional development in child growth, inclusive practice, and curriculum pedagogy.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Must be available for regular evening meetings and some weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and collaborate with educators to shape curriculum explorations.
• Support reflective practice and capacity building among educators.
• Work with a small team and visiting pedagogists to implement the Society's strategic priorities.
• Embed the Society's values in curriculum and foster positive working relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Curriculum pedagogy

Professional development

Education

ECE Diploma/Degree

Infant/Toddler License

Special Needs License

First Aid

Job description

The Program Coordinator is a key part in the continuing success and development of the Society; building capacity in educators and ultimately the early childhood experience of our children.

This position will provide leadership and in collaboration with program educators work alongside children aged 3 months to 12 years supporting reflective practice and curriculum explorations with a foundation securely rooted in the curriculum of care inspired by Reggio Emilia, the BC ELF and the SFU Childcare’s strategic priorities.

The Program Coordinator will work with a team of two other program coordinators and an inclusive practice coordinator. They will have an extensive knowledge of current early childhood educational aspects and are expected to keep up to date with, lead on and liaise closely with our regular visiting pedagogists, on improving pedagogy and practice where it is relevant to the Society's new strategic plan.

The role of the Program Coordinator is crucial to ensure the Society’s values and priorities are embedded within the Curriculum. The Program Coordinator must thrive and enjoy working in professional reflective, collaborative teams and must be committed to healthy, happy working relationships.

Post Basic ECE

ESSENTIAL Qualifications

• Early Childhood Educator Diploma or Degree
• Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Educator License to Practice
• Special Needs License to Practice
• Evidence of continued training /professional development related to child Growth / development, inclusive practice, and curriculum pedagogy.
• Current First Aid certificate
• Must be available for regular early evening meetings and occasional weekend events

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date.

ESSENTIAL Qualifications

• Early Childhood Educator Diploma or Degree
• Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Educator License to Practice
• Special Needs License to Practice
• Evidence of continued training /professional development related to child Growth / development, inclusive practice, and curriculum pedagogy.
• Current First Aid certificate
• Must be available for regular early evening meetings and occasional weekend events

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date.