Early Childhood Educator, Infant & Toddler

at  Sea to Sky Community Services Society

LOCATION: SQUAMISH - MÉN̓MENS TA SMÁNIT, NATURE OF POSITION: PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Valleycliffe Elementary Compensation: $25.95
Hours of Work: 40hrs/wk; Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Position posted on: January 22, 2025
Start date: Tentatively set for April 22 depending on official opening date of childcare
centre.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Early Childhood Education Certificate.
2. Infant and Toddler certificate for 0-3 years programs.
3. Special Needs Certificate an asset.
4. Current BC Early Learning Framework training an asset.
5. One (1) year recent related work experience.
6. Valid approved first aid certificate.
7. Must be 19 years of age.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing member of a team.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide care and mature guidance to children.
3. Good written and verbal communication skills.
4. Familiarity with and commitment to the BC Early Learning Framework.
5. Basic computer skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Criminal Record Review.
2. Signed confidentiality form.
3. Approved reference check.
4. Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
5. Immunization record.

1. Assists in ensuring the program meets all legal and licensing requirements and
   adheres to agency and program policies and procedures.
2. Following the BC Early Learning Framework, and under the direction of the Senior
   Educator, helps to develops and provides a program that reflects the intellectual,
   physical, emotional, and social needs of the children and promotes positive self-
   concept, problem solving skills and autonomy.
3. Documents children’s learning and experiences with guidance from the BC Early
   Learning Framework through written anecdotes, collecting work samples and/or
   photographs. Pedagogical narrations are based on the children’s interests as
   informed by daily observations and are shared with families.
4. Assists in the implementation of individual service plans for children in care with
   support needs in consultation with families, Supported Child Development workers
   and other professionals.
5. Recommends, to the Senior Educator, referrals or additional services for children with
   professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech
   language pathologists.
6. Provides behavioural intervention and support for children to assist in the
   development of their physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills.
7. Reports on progress, behaviours of children and other outstanding issues. Maintains
   required records and statistics.
8. Communicates with families about children’s growth and development and
   pedagogical narrations. Requests input from and participation of parents in the
   implementation of programs. Confers with families with regard to unusual or
   problematic issues.
9. Attends to children’s physical needs such as toileting, eating and transferring.
10. Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
11. Ensures a clean, healthy and safe environment in which the children can interact.
    Identifies and removes potential hazards.
12. Participates in staff meetings and fundraising activities.
13. Provides work direction to childcare assistants, support staff, volunteers and students
    as required.
14. Performs other related duties as required.