Temporary Strong Start Facilitator

School District 51 Boundary; Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 51 (Boundary) is seeking a StrongStart Facilitator for West Boundary Elementary School / Greenwood / Beaverdell. The role is four hours per day, four days per week, with hours assigned by the District Principal of Student Services or designate.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver a licensed preschool program, maintain a healthy learning environment, and collaborate with families and staff while pursuing ongoing professional development to sustain ECE certification.

Qualifications

• Requires Grade 12 plus an ECE certificate or diploma.
• Must hold a BC license to practice and a valid Childsafe first aid certificate.
• Two years of recent ECE experience in a licensed childcare setting are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead a licensed preschool program.
• Maintain a healthy, secure learning environment for children.
• Collaborate with staff, families and community partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Planning & organizing

Independent work

Education

Grade 12 + ECE certificate/diploma

BC license to practice

Job description

STRONGSTART FACILITATOR

Position with School District No. 51 (Boundary), with assignment to West Boundary Elementary School / Greenwood / Beaverdell. 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.