Strong Start Facilitator

School District #51 (Boundary); Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

StrongStart Facilitator position with School District No. 51 (Boundary) based at West Boundary Elementary School / Greenwood / Beaverdell, effective September 28, 2026.

The role is four hours per day, four days per week; hours are assigned by the District Principal of Student Services or designate. Requirements include Grade 12 plus BC ECE certificate/diploma with BC license to practice, a valid Childsafe first aid certificate, and two years of recent ECE experience in a licensed childcare

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a current Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or diploma, including a Community Care Facilities BC license to practice.
• Valid Childsafe first aid certificate.
• Two years of recent ECE experience in licensed childcare.
• Knowledge of BC Early Learning Framework and Indigenous Early Learning & Childcare Framework.
• Experience creating, organizing, planning and implementing an early learning program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead a licensed preschool program.
• Maintain a learning environment promoting health, security, and well-being of children.
• Establish positive relationships with staff, families and children.
• Support budget preparation and purchase/maintenance of supplies and materials.
• Attend meetings and maintain childcare statistics.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow relevant policies.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain ECE Certificate to Practice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent planning

Education

ECE certificate

BC license to practice

Job description

STRONGSTART FACILITATOR

Applications in writing will be received for a “STRONGSTART FACILITATOR” positions with School District No. 51 (Boundary), with assignment to West Boundary Elementary School / Greenwood / Beaverdell effective September 28, 2026.

The position is four (4) hours per day, four (4) days per week. You are not required to work on non-instructional days. Hours of work will be assigned by the District Principal of Student Services or designate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Grade 12 plus a current Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or diploma, including a Community Care Facilities Branch BC license to practice from the BC government's ECE Registry ;
• Valid Childsafe first aid certificate ;
• Two years of experience, obtained within the last three years, as an Early Childhood Educator within a licensed childcare setting (in addition to experience acquired in obtaining the ECE certificate);

• Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare Framework;
• Experience creating, organizing, planning and implementing an early learning program;
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children; and
• Ability to effectively plan and work independently and without direct supervision.

Applicants will be expected to:

• Plan, coordinate and lead a quality licensed preschool program.
• Maintain a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children.
• Establish positive working relationships with staff, community partners, families, and children.

• Support budget preparation and purchase and maintenance of supplies and materials.
• Attend school, district, community, regional and provincial meetings as requested.
• Maintain daily, monthly and quarterly statistics for childcare reports including attendance, registration, and emergency cards.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
• Understand and act in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC.
• Complete ongoing professional development and maintain ECE Certificate to Practice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement presently in effect between the Board and CUPE Local 2098.