Early Childhool Educator: Infant Toddler Educator (ECE: IT)

Malahat Nation
110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC| V8H 1B8
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Early Childhool Educator: Infant Toddler Educator (ECE: IT)

REPORTS TO
Director of Early Learning Child & Family Supports

START 
As Soon As Possible

COMPENSATION 
$37.37 - $38.49 per hour (NEE: 18H)
- the above ECE: IT rates are subject to education, experience, and/or a combination of both.

STATUS 
1-Fulltime Permanent
35-hours per week    

• $1,500.00 Signing Bonus** upon successful completion of a 3-month probationary period
• $1,000 1-Year Service Bonus** upon successful completion of 1-consecutive year of service

Are you an Early Childhood Educator looking for a fun environment to work with children - do you want to be part of a great team with perks such as a Malahat Nation BONUS?

Malahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40-kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. We are looking for fun, energetic, dependable and organized staff to join our dedicated childcare team. This position is ideal for you if you are an innovator able to engage in the community, you have a strong desire to make a difference in our community and a commitment to cultural safety that reflects Malahat values and Coast Salish teachings. We serve children 6 months to 5 years of age in two programs. Our daycare staff are offered a pension and benefits plan, amazing staffing ratios and opportunities for professional growth and development.

PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Early Learning Child & Family Supports, the ECE-IT will work collaboratively in a team environment while caring for and educating children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years of age. Regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is a fulltime permanent position working 35-hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and carry out developmentally and culturally appropriate activities
• Ensure positive communication and proactive relationships with team members, children and families
• Adhere to licensing standards of practice
• Deliver services for children and parents in the capacity as a certified ECEIT in the full scope of your license to practice
• Plan and implement appropriate age-based activities according to skills and learning levels that promote social interactions and personal development
• Ensure that all information about children, staff, visitors and volunteers is strictly confidential
• Help create a nurturing learning environment to foster the development of the children’s needs
• Incorporate culturally appropriate activities as advised by Elders and Manager of Early Learning
• Post weekly/daily activity plans for programs
• Model positive behaviors and attitudes for children and families
• Participate in training and staff meetings as required
• Other duties as required.

FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Indigenous Perspective:

• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding and respect for Malahat Nation culture.

Western Ways:

• Early Childhood Education Degree and / or Diploma required
• Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler designation is required
• Current copy of ECEBC license to practice required
• Minimum 1-year experience is required
• CPR and standard First Aid training required
• Provision of accurate and up-to-date immunization records
• Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) including vulnerable sector search prior to employment

OTHER EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in Indigenous communities in early-year programs is an asset
• Special Needs certifications and / or experience is an considered an asset
• Willingness to learn about culture and traditions of Malahat Nation community
• Additional professional competencies related to life-long learning, human services and health and education environment awareness an asset

** Malahat Nation Bonus are provided on a one-time only basis and subject to meeting specific departmental requirements and eligibility criteria; terms and conditions do apply (details can be provided upon request)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of ECE theory, research and practice
• Experience working independently and, in a team, to create a positive, supportive and flexible work culture
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing, ability to work well and communicate appropriately with children and families
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and sensitive information
• Confidence in working with young children
• Well-developed time management with the ability to multitask different task simultaneously

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed cover letter, current resume, and three references.
Please clearly indicate the ‘Job Title’ in the ‘Subject Line’ upon submitting.

Human Resources Department, Malahat Nation
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Deadline: Recruitment Open Until Position Filled.

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected will be contacted.