JOB SUMMARY:

Provides support and direct care to children under 3, including special needs children or infants/toddlers, to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical
and emotional growth.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, AND KNOWLEDGE:

Early Childhood Education Certificate, plus Special Needs or Infant Toddler/ Under three Certificate.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years recent related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with program delivery, within the program service model framework.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication, oral and written;
• Knowledge about violence in relationships, substance abuse and misuse, emotional, physical, and mental abuse, the effects of trauma on the lives of women and their dependent children, and systemic pressures that marginalize women and their dependent children;
• Possess extensive knowledge of child development and assessment
• Good working knowledge and ability to facilitate family functioning and development; in conjunction with working knowledge of attachment theories
• Strong understanding and ability to model RIE (Respectful infant Educare);
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills;

We are currently seeking a qualified and caring individual to join our licensed Infant Toddler Childcare Facility as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE). This position focuses on fostering the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development to children under the age of three, and plays a vital role in supporting young parents who had their first child before age 20. Our facility offers services to clients of the Elizabeth Fry Society, as well as families referred to us by various other community services and agencies. The successful candidate will bring a trauma-informed approach as well as knowledge of violence and abuse in relationships, substance use, and the effects of systemic marginalization. The ECE should demonstrate dedication to cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of persons served, while upholding confidentiality and professional boundaries. This position works from 8:30am-3:30pm, with some availability outside normal office hours. Our childcare facility is operational for 47 weeks of the year, closing for 1 week at Christmas time and 4 weeks during the summer months. We are part of the BCGEU and this position requires union membership.

• Job Qualifications & Requirements
• Early Childhood Education certificate, plus Special Needs or Infant Toddler/Under Three Certification
• At least two (2) years related work experience, practicing within a feminist framework
• Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B
• Working knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, and positive family functioning
• Highly developed interpersonal communication
• Extensive knowledge of child development and assessment
• Strong understanding and ability to model RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers)
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse and marginalized populations
• Excellent understanding of violence in relationships, substance use, emotional/physical/mental abuse, the effects of trauma on the lives of women and their dependent children, and systemic pressures that marginalize them
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Basic computer literacy and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team
• Maintain accurate and appropriate file notes and records
• Seek appropriate and timely managerial supervision and debriefing
• A clear Police Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.95-$29.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-2

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, carries out and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities and
  experiences for children using modelling, observing, questioning,
  demonstrating and reinforcing techniques. Develops daily program schedules

that includes indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities.

• Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops

individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommends referrals
or additional services or work in consultation with professionals such as
behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language

pathologists.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s communities, cultures and issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge of social service agencies and the services they provide; ability to liaise with government, community members and support agencies.
• Reports on progress, behaviours and other issues related to children.
• Contributes to reports for children moving on to elementary school. Maintains

required records and statistics.

• Participates in preschool planning and evaluation of programs offered by the organization. Provides recommendations for change to the supervisor.
• Provides work direction to early childhood educator assistants as required.
• Attends to the children’s physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
• Ensures a healthy and safe environment in which the children can interact.
• Identifies and removes potential hazards.
• Communicates with families about children’s growth and development.
• Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs. Confers with parents with regard to unusual or problematic issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

We are currently seeking a qualified and caring individual to join our licensed Infant Toddler Childcare Facility as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE). This position focuses on fostering the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development to children under the age of three, and plays a vital role in supporting young parents who had their first child before age 20. Our facility offers services to clients of the Elizabeth Fry Society, as well as families referred to us by various other community services and agencies. The successful candidate will bring a trauma-informed approach as well as knowledge of violence and abuse in relationships, substance use, and the effects of systemic marginalization. The ECE should demonstrate dedication to cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of persons served, while upholding confidentiality and professional boundaries. This position works from 8:30am-3:30pm, with some availability outside normal office hours. Our childcare facility is operational for 47 weeks of the year, closing for 1 week at Christmas time and 4 weeks during the summer months. We are part of the BCGEU and this position requires union membership.

• Job Qualifications & Requirements
• Early Childhood Education certificate, plus Special Needs or Infant Toddler/Under Three Certification
• At least two (2) years related work experience, practicing within a feminist framework
• Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B
• Working knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, and positive family functioning
• Highly developed interpersonal communication
• Extensive knowledge of child development and assessment
• Strong understanding and ability to model RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers)
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse and marginalized populations
• Excellent understanding of violence in relationships, substance use, emotional/physical/mental abuse, the effects of trauma on the lives of women and their dependent children, and systemic pressures that marginalize them
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Basic computer literacy and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team
• Maintain accurate and appropriate file notes and records
• Seek appropriate and timely managerial supervision and debriefing
• A clear Police Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screenin