POSITION SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Educator– LEAD (ECE-L) supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of program activities for children between the ages of 30 months to school age, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Key to this role is supporting onsite teams in relationship-building and positive behavior management among children in licensed child care programs. This role emphasizes building positive relationships and serving as a role model for program participants. The ECE-L facilitates group activities and delivers innovative, outcomes-focused programming using a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, empowerment, choice and skill development. The ECE-L upholds the Agency’s values in daily practice, adheres to policies, procedures and relevant standards and follows the Agency Code of Ethics to guide professional decision-making and behavior. The ECE-L maintains a purposeful focus on achieving program goals and fostering meaningful outcomes for participants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 19 years of age
• Valid Early Childhood Educator Certificate approved by the British Columbia ECE Registry
• Relevant certificate in Recreation, Education, Child & Youth Care, Social Work or human social services field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-year recent related experience with a minimum of 20 hours training in child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition to meet licensing standards
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building and working with diverse family systems
• Experience working with children and youth ages 30 months to school age
• Emergency Childcare First Aid certification and CPR B
• FoodSafe – Level 1

• Organizes and implements creative, intentional, and developmentally-appropriate activities and experiences
• Using a preventative, strengths-based, and positive role model approach, facilitates participant engagement in daily program activities
• Utilizes a learning theory approach (visual, verbal and tactile/experiential) when interacting with participants
• Adheres to CARF accreditation, Agency’s policies and procedures, and operates within the Agency’s goals and objectives, as outlined in the Model for Success
• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants setting clear boundaries, communicating expectations, modeling respectful behavior and maintaining a structured and secure environment
• Nurtures positive relationships and professional communication with families regarding participants’ day
• Attends to children’s physical needs, including diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping
• Ensures the safety of participants. Responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and guidelines
• Ensures safe transportation home for participants by confirming/monitoring pick-up arrangements, verifying plans with parents or guardians and promptly addressing any changes or issues
• Participates in reviewing and providing feedback on activities and services, as requested by the Supervisor
• Provides/collects data per Agency documentation protocols for attendance, log books and timesheets/expenses
• Assists with self-administration of medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions
• Protects confidentiality and the rights of the person served
• Communicates upcoming program activities in clear and consistent ways by developing tools such as calendars, newsletters, or similar formats on a monthly/quarterly basis, incorporating team input and submitting final versions for approval
• Adheres to program-specific schedules for cleaning, inventory of supplies, and other associated maintenance tasks
• Works cooperatively, collaboratively and pro-actively within the team and within position role and boundaries
• Communicates with parents/caregivers as appropriate to support children’s care and routines, escalating concerns to the supervisor as needed
• Transports children to and from programming, out-trips and events as per Agency policies and procedures
• Holds the Community Care Facility License for the Club location, ensuring building security and reporting incidents to the supervisor, as required
• Adapts activities and services to meet Individual Care Plans for each participant in collaboration with Supervisor
• Works with Supervisor (and child’s support worker, if participant has one) to implement behaviour and learning strategies individualized to the unique needs of each participant and the Care Plan
• Adheres to licensing regulations and reporting requirements
• Serves as the lead staff on-site when supervisor not present, guiding daily program activities, acting as main contact for parents and staff
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested, which may include tasks not listed in this position description but are within the scope of the position, program and/or department
  A full list of duties and responsibilities will be provided in the position description