Senior Early Childhood Educator Mission Childcare Center

Metis Family Services; Mission; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Métis-led early learning program in Mission seeks a Senior Early Childhood Educator. The candidate will lead a team to deliver inclusive education for children aged 0-5, ensuring their development through culturally grounded programming. Ideal candidates must possess multiple ECE certifications and have two years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary of $28.50 - $30.50 per hour and benefits including a pension plan.

Benefits

Signing bonus plus retention incentives

100% paid individual benefits

Paid vacation

Cultural training and learning opportunities

Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent related experience required.
• Ability to manage children's physical and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering inclusive culturally grounded programming.
• Collaborate with specialists to support children with diverse needs.
• Plan and lead culturally responsive activities.

Skills

Knowledge of BC Early Learning Framework

Understanding of Métis / Indigenous cultures

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Infant and Toddler Educator certificate

Special Needs Early Childhood Educator certificate

Valid BC Early Childhood Educator registration

Current Childcare First Aid / CPR

Job description

Growing Roots / tsisemlomet / Nutr Raašin Aahkikinwaa Early Learning & Child Care :

We respectfully acknowledge that this centre is located on the unceded ancestral territories of the Stó : lÅ Nation including the Leqá : mel Matheqwí and Sqéwlets First Nations. As a Métis-led centre we honour and thank the caretakers of this land.

About us

Growing Roots is a no-fee Métis-led early learning program offering 8 infant / toddler and 16 preschool spaces located on the school grounds of West Heights Elementary School in Mission BC on the lands of the Stó : lÅ People. Fully funded by Métis Nation BC and supported by the Mission School District and Fraser Valley Métis Association we provide culturally rich play-based care grounded in Métis values for Métis First Nations Inuit and community children.

We believe children are sacred gifts from the Creator. Our nurturing environment fosters resilience cultural pride and strong relationships with caring adults.

Job Summary

As a Senior Early Childhood Educator youll lead a team in delivering inclusive culturally grounded programming for children aged 05. Youll support childrens development through play connection and community collaboration.

Reports To : Childcare Facility Manager (Mission)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome families and guide them through our program philosophy and goals
• Plan and lead culturally responsive developmentally appropriate activities
• Create individualized and group learning experiences based on childrens interests
• Attends to the childrens physical and emotional needs including diapering toileting eating sleeping comforting and co-regulation.
• Collaborate with specialists to support children with diverse needs
• Maintain records support transitions to school and ensure licensing compliance
• Foster strong relationships with families and community partners
• Ensure a safe nurturing and inclusive environment
• Collaborate with a Métis Nation of BC pedagogist
• Collaborate with Elders and Knowledge Keepers
• Communicate with families and support ECE Assistants as needed
• With Manager recommends referrals or additional services for children and works in consultation with professionals such as behavioural therapists occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.

Qualifications Education and Experience

• Early Childhood Education Diploma (required)
• Infant and Toddler Educator certificate (required)
• Special Needs Early Childhood Educator certificate (required)
• Valid BC Early Childhood Educator registration (required)
• Current Childcare First Aid / CPR and FoodSafe certification (required)
• Minimum two years of experience in recent related experience (required)

Job Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of BC Early Learning Framework Métis Early Learning Framework Indigenous Early Learning Framework
• Knowledge of BC Child Care Licensing Regulations and ability to plan and practice in accordance with them
• Understanding of Métis / Indigenous cultures and urban Indigenous child and family needs
• Strong communication leadership and collaboration skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and manage physical demands of the role
• Knowledge of Michif or other Indigenous languages an asset

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to function independently while managing the multiple needs of young children working collaboratively with other adults including effectively managing all situations including emergencies. Program delivery activities may require a moderate level of physical fitness to effectively carry out the duties of the position.

Other Requirements

• Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector).

Core Competencies

Indigenous Relations Behavioural Competency : Cultural Agility is the ability to work respectfully knowledgeably and effectively with Indigenous people. It is noticing and readily adapting to cultural uniqueness in order to create a sense of safety for all. It is openness to unfamiliar experiences transforming feelings of nervousness or anxiety into curiosity and appreciation. It is examining ones own culture and worldview and the culture of Métis Family Services and to notice their commonalities and distinctions with Indigenous cultures and worldviews. It is recognition of the ways that personal and professional values may conflict or align with those of Indigenous people. It is the capacity to relate to or allow for differing cultural perspectives and being willing to experience a personal shift in perspective. Effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.

Additional Behavioural Competencies

• Teamwork and cooperation: the ability to work co-operatively with diverse teams work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. Includes the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
• Flexibility: the ability and willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse situations and with diverse individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one's approach as situations change and accepting changes within one's own job or organization.
• Reflecting on difficulties: the ability to critically assess how one's values beliefs ethics and culture influence decisions and relationships. An ability to demonstrate exemplary behaviour and curiosity regarding the perspectives of others results in appropriate boundaries and insightful practice.
• Service orientation: implies a desire to identify and serve customers / clients who may include the public, co-workers, other branches, ministries, agencies, government organizations and non-government organizations. Focus on discovering and meeting the needs of the customer / client.

Wages

$28.50 - $30.50 per hour (not eligible for wage enhancement under this funding model)

Benefits

• Signing bonus plus retention incentives
• 100% paid individual benefits
• 35-hours work week
• Paid vacation
• Staffing hours between 7 : 30 am and 5 : 30 pm
• Circle of Security Classroom training provided
• Cultural training and learning opportunities
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)

Start date

As soon as possible.

Apply

Please apply for this position from our website at the following link. Family Services thanks all applicants for their interest in this career opportunity; however only those considered for the position will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.