Special Needs Teacher

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The YWCA Cindy Beedie Place offers women and children new, safe and affordable homes. In addition, a dynamic 37-space child care catering to 12 toddlers and 25 preschool age children. Women will be able to access affordable, on-site child care while they pursue educational and employment programs. YWCA goal is to help build a safe community and connect families with wrap-around support including educational bursaries, legal advocacy and employment opportunities.
Values diverse perspectives, is committed to reflective practice with children, and is eager to grow as both a learner and educator
Engaged in exploring the BC Early Learning Framework
Child-centered care, including nurturing, responsive, and culturally sensitive care
Responsive program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Maintain a clean and safe environment: launder bibs and cloths, sanitize toys and equipment, and set up the physical space for daily activities
Follow each child’s individual daily schedule with consistency and care
Track, monitor and document each child’s day, including:

Food and liquid intake
Writing daily updates, developmental observations, and progress notes for team members and families
Strong communication and relationship-building with children, team members, and parents/guardian
A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
Valid Food Safe certification (Level 1)
Current experience working in licensed Group Infant Toddler centre an asset.
Working knowledge of the Early learning Framework
Flexibility to work varied/extended hours as required by the centres would be an asset.
Extended medical and dental benefits

~ A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)

Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
Discounts at our YWCA Hotel Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: Starting at $25.89 per hour plus $6 wage enhancement for qualified ECEs
Director, Child Care Services
We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.

YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.