Childcare Educator - Infant and Toddler

(Internal/External)

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) builds healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change.

ANHBC is the legal entity and umbrella organization made up of eight neighbourhood houses, an outdoor camp and central services. We operate more than 300 community-based programs and services for a diversity of participants. At ANHBC, we are committed to Reconciliation, Decolonization and Anti-racism. Together with community, we build strong and supportive relationships at welcoming and inclusive sites throughout Metro Vancouver.

ANHBC is currently seeking qualified candidates who share ANHBC’s values to join our Kitsilano Neighbourhood House team. Neighbourhood houses are highly collaborative with a strong team framework. The right people for these positions are passionate about community development, social justice, and are values-aligned with our organization.

ABOUT YOU

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is looking for two enthusiastic, mature, dedicated, and effective team members to work in our Childcare Programs for children aged 0-3 years old. The successful candidates will have excellent guiding and caring skills and the ability to work in a diverse, multicultural, and energetic environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Using a team approach Childcare Educator- Infant and Toddler provides a developmentally appropriate Reggio inspired and inclusive quality Daycare Program for children. A Childcare Educator- Infant and Toddler performs all of the following duties:

• Ensure curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices are in place in the daycare
• Co-create programming with staff team and children that supports and promotes the development of children
• Assess through innovative methods such as, but not limited to the use of anecdotal observations, finished products, photographs, and written dialogue
• Keep accurate attendance records
• Use positive methods of discipline that is child-centered and respectful
• Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss new teaching methods
• Interact with children and staff to encourage their involvement in activities
• Ensure a safe environment for the children in our care
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Have an understanding typical developmental pathways
• Be available to connect families with community resources
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with children
• Establish and maintain good communications with families
• Ensure room is clean and toys are disinfected, furniture is safe for children and any cleaning products or medicines are kept where children cannot get to them
• Work collaboratively with volunteers
• May be required to work in other Kits House childcare programs to ensure continuity of care & ensure licensing regulations are met
• Perform other duties (as needed)

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year Experience in licensed childcare
• Valid ECEIT or ECE Certification
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Minimum age 19 years (as per licensing regulations)

HOURS & LOCATION

This is a regular full-time position (35 hours per week, 5-day workweek) that requires a consistent in-person presence.

Two positions are available, one at The Collective – Tennyson Childcare Centre, 2650 Maple Street and one at Maple Childcare Centre 1530 Maple Street.

Posting open until filled, start date immediate and negotiable for the right candidate.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive benefits package including vacation, paid sick time, group medical and pension and professional development opportunities; $21.33 – $23.73 per hour plus $6/ECE Wage Enhancement, depending on skills and experience level.

Submit resumes and covering letters.

All qualified individuals who share our values are encouraged to apply to: ***email_hidden*** Subject: ECEIT

*NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities to consider applying for the position.

We acknowledge that our houses, camp and central services office are situated on the stolen, traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people including the Musqueam, Squamish, Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Tsawwassen and Sto:lo Nations.

ANHBC Member Houses: Alex NH, Cedar Cottage NH, Frog Hollow NH, Gordon NH, Kitsilano NH, Mount Pleasant NH, South Vancouver NH, and Sasamat Outdoor Center

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