District Early Childhood Educator - Posting #194(Anticipated Site Beairsto - School Age Care)

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for District  Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to support our early learning care facilities. This position is 29 hours per week, 10 month position. Anticipated shifts are  Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri 7:00 am - 8:30 am & 2:00 pm -5:45 pm and  Tues 7:00 am - 11:30 am and  2:00 pm -5:30 pm.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 plus the successful completion of a basic early childhood education training program recognized by the ECE Registry.
• Current Early Childhood Educator's Certificate to Practice from the BC government's ECE Registry. 
• One (1) year of recent experience working as an ECE in an early learning or child care setting, inclusive  of 500 hours of work experience performed under the supervision of a Canadian certified ECE. 
• Equivalent experience working with school-aged children may be considered.
• Valid Child Safe first aid certificate. 
• Clear criminal record check and evidence of compliance with the province’s immunization and  tuberculosis control programs as required by the Child Care Licensing Regulation. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven organizational and planning skills. 
• Proven understanding of, and commitment to quality early learning programming and a demonstrated  knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework. 
• Proven ability to work effectively with a variety of parents, children, staff, volunteers, professionals, and  community members using courtesy, tact, and discretion to gain cooperation and coordinate activities or programs. 
• Proven ability to use developmentally appropriate restorative practices to build relationships with  children in early learning programs and create and inclusive learning environment that honours children as strong, capable in their uniqueness and full of potential. 
• Eligible for membership with the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC). 
• Understanding of the ethics of Early Childhood Education as described in the ECEBC Code of Ethics. 
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Possess the personality, ability, and temperament to provide care and mature guidance to children. 
• Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation and its application in Early Years settings and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. 

SHIFT :  Subject to change based upon child care program needs

Additional Work Required:

• One week (5 days) prior to the first day of the school year. Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.
• Non-Instructional Days and Administrative Day: Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm   
• Early Dismissal Days (including Kindergarten Gradual Entry period): Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm

WAGE: $31.51

This position is unionized, CUPE local 5523. If this position interest you, please apply with your resume, cover letter and supporting documentation. Will require work on non-instructional days.

While we thank all those who apply, only shortlisted candidates with will be contacted and preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

Posting #194