SS2024-59: Early Childhood Educator - Casual On-call

St. Clement's School; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator for casual/on-call work. This role involves leading engaging programs for young children, focusing on their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. You will work collaboratively with teachers to create enriching environments that foster learning and growth. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity offers a flexible schedule and a chance to contribute to a vibrant educational community. Join us in shaping the future of early childhood education!

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator.
• BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate to Practice required.

Responsibilities

• Lead before/after school care and preschool programs for young children.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance children's development.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma

Tools

Standard office equipment

Computers for instructional use

Job description

POSTED: September 6, 2024

CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, June 27, 2025

COMPETITION # SS-2024-59

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR – CASUAL/ON-CALL

Apply to this posting if you are interested in Casual/On-Call work as an Early Childhood Educator.

Effective September 9, 2024, to June 27, 2025.

Salary starts at $31.24 /hr. at Step 1, plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

Possible Schedules:

7:30 am – 1:54 pm, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 11:36 am – 6:00 pm.

The position includes ECE Wage Enhancement ($4 per hour) for the childcare/preschool portion of the shift.

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community, and our world.

Summary of Duties:

Casual/On call work includes leading a before/after school care program for kindergarten students (Seamless Day) and/or a preschool program for 4-year-old children (Just B4).

Seamless Day: Reporting to the Principal/District Vice Principal, the Early Childhood Educator leads the before and after school care program for kindergarten students and works alongside the classroom teacher during the school day. The ECE collaborates with the classroom teacher and ECE team in the design of programs and environments which will enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

Just B4: Reporting to the District Vice Principal, the Early Childhood Educator leads the licensed 2-hour preschool program for 4-year-old children, following the design of the program and environment which will enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Graduation
• Post-Secondary Education as an Early Childhood Educator (two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma)
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator, in addition to experience acquired in obtaining Certificate-to-Practice
• Experience must include working in a licensed early years program and may include before/after school care program.
• Have and maintain BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate to Practice through the ECE Registry
• Registration with Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC)
• Experience creating, organizing, planning, and implementing for an early learning program
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team including district and school staff, parents, and children.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Some knowledge of standard office equipment including computers for instructional use
• Ability to physically be able to perform all aspects of the position

OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Membership with ECEBC
• Diploma/Degree in ECE
• Able to work with Pedagogical Narration as described in the British Columbia Early Learning Framework

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process. West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.