Temporary Strong Start Facilitator

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 51 (Boundary) invites applicants for a StrongStart Facilitator at West Boundary Elementary/Greenwood/Beaverdell, effective Sept 28, 2026.

The role is four hours per day, four days per week, with hours set by the District Principal of Student Services or a designee. Eligibility requires Grade 12 plus an ECE certificate/diploma and BC license to practice, plus a valid Childsafe first aid certificate and two years of recent ECE experience in a licensed setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus an active ECE certificate/diploma and BC license to practice.
• Valid Childsafe first aid certificate.
• Two years of recent ECE experience in licensed childcare.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead a licensed preschool program.
• Maintain a healthy, secure learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with staff, families and children.
• Support budget preparation and purchase/maintenance of supplies.
• Attend school, district, community, regional and provincial meetings as requested.
• Maintain childcare statistics and ensure confidentiality.
• Follow policies from the school, district, Ministry of Education and licensing regulations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain ECE practice.

Skills

ECE certificate

BC license to practice

First aid

ECE experience

BC ELP knowledge

Indigenous framework

Program planning

Communication skills

Independent planning

Education

Grade 12 + ECE certificate

Job description

“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.