Senior Preschool Teacher

at  BGC Okanagan

SENIOR PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Date Posted: July 22, 2024
Competition Number: 92-24/25
Location: Peachland, BC
Bgc Okanagan is hiring a Senior Preschool Teacher for our Little Gators Preschool Program at our North Glenmore Club. This is a temporary role starting September 2024 till June 2025. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate with current License to Practice
• 2-years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Successful completion of agency screening process, including clear criminal record check
  Hours: 15 hours a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  Rate of Pay: $21.28 per hour time
  Closing Date: Until filled
  As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
  We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted

• Plans, assigns, mentors and guides staff, volunteers, and practicum students. Conducts the program orientation and training.
• Welcomes new children and their families to the program. Ensures enrolment information is in order including medical and emergency information, dietary instructions and parental forms are in compliance with childcare licensing requirements.
• Purchases snack and program supplies from petty cash fund, recording and submitting receipts; maintains and orders supplies within a prescribed budget.
• Plans, carries out and evaluates developmentally appropriate and age specific activities and experiences for children using modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques. Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities.
• Ensures activities adhere to BGC Okanagan Polices and Childcare Licensing Regulations
• Role of Licensed Manager of program/facility maybe required
• Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommends referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists.
• Reports on progress, behaviours and other issues. Contributes to reports for children with disabilities, maintains records, care plans and statistics.
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive guiding techniques through daily contact with children and team members.
• Attends to the children’s physical needs that may include diapering, toileting, eating.
• Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.
• Maintains a healthy and safe, culturally and developmentally appropriate environment in which the children can learn and grow. Identifies and removes potential hazards.Establish positive relationships and open communication with parents/guardians. Communicates with families about children’s growth and development. Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs.