Job Description

Continuing, Full-Time

The Coordinator of Early Learning and Child Care will support the implementation of the BC Early Learning Framework and will work with schools and community partners to ensure that all children have access to high quality early learning opportunities and are prepared for a successful transition into school. The Coordinator of Early Learning and Child Care supports the District Principal of Early Learning and Child Care in developing programs and services that support physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children 0-8 years in the Chilliwack School District. This includes parent education, parent and toddler drop in learning, preschool and school childcare sites.

THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Chilliwack is situated in the beautiful Upper Fraser Valley, just 90 minutes from Vancouver on the on the Sto: lo\' unceded traditional territory of the Pilalt, Sema: th and Ts\xe2\x80\x99elxweyeqw tribes. Chilliwack is a thriving and growing community of 90,000. The school district is well known for its dedication to quality educational programs, its effective collaboration with community, parents, students, and employee groups. Syos: ys lets\xe2\x80\x99e th\xe2\x80\x99ale, lets\xe2\x80\x99emot \xe2\x80\x93 one heart, one mind, working together for a common purpose. The district has approximately 14,000 students with approximately 2000 employees, and an operating budget of $154 million.

THE POSITION

The Coordinator of Early Learning and Child Care will be responsible for the following:

Work cooperatively with a broad section of the community including government departments, public and private organizations

Assist the District Principal of Early Learning and Child Care with building Family-Community-School Partnerships that support the BC Early Learning Framework

Assist and support the Early Childhood Educator staff under the direction of the District Principal of Early Learning and Child Care

Oversee day to day operations of the district JustB4 preschool programs and the Seamless Day childcare program

Assist with coordination and callout of replacement staffing for district-run preschools and child care programs

Identify, recommend, and co-develop action plans regarding potential partnership opportunities to support child care 0-12 on school grounds

Coordinate and collaborate with the Fraser Health Authority to license childcare on school District grounds

Run the summer \xe2\x80\x98Ready Set Learn\xe2\x80\x99 and Parent/Child Drop in Programs under the direction and programming of the District Principal of ELCC

Assist the District Principal of Early Learning and Early Literacy Coordinator Teacher with planning and access to professional development for early childhood educators. Specific focus is to include the First Peoples Principles of Learning, outdoor education, social emotional skills, and culturally sustaining pedagogy

Attend various community committee meetings (as requested) as a representative of the School District to identify relevant and practical ways the district can participate

Manage registration and collection of child care and preschool fees

Maintain and update Child Care Inventory on an on-going basis

Assist the District Principal of ELCC with maintaining and reporting on required documents requested by the School District and the Ministry of Education and Child Care

Demonstrate an understanding of community data including the Early Development Instrument and Statistics Canada

Identify options and opportunities for project funding sources

Liaise with District Facilities Department to ensure that third-party child care and district child care meet the terms and conditions of licensing and contracts, providing recommendations to District Principal of ELCC as required

Assist with invoicing and reconciling Ministry funding allocations for child care and preschool

Manage and oversee school district Early Learning social media sites

THE APPLICANT

Preference will be given to applicants who possess:
Post-Secondary Diploma, in Early Childhood Education

5 Years of experience in early childhood education

Demonstrated understanding of the BC Early Years Framework, the Ministry of Education and Child Care\xe2\x80\x99s vision, purposes & practices, and the Chilliwack School District\xe2\x80\x99s Strategic Plan, and child care licensing regulation

Experience in managing an early learning program

Ability and disposition to work collaboratively with all levels of school district leadership in support of the mutual goal of healthy early learning experiences and partnerships

Ability to manage relationships with client families and stakeholders, demonstrating empathy, maturity, and patience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Awareness of budgetary responsibilities required for early learning environment

Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, standard business software applications and basic visual design programs (such as Canva or InDesign)

Experience with child care management system (such as Esikidz)

Interested candidates must submit their application complete with resume, documentation supporting credentials and three professional references with permission to contact each in confidence. Application packages must be received by 4:00 p.m., May 1, 2023. Interested applicants must apply electronically through www.makeafuture.ca/chilliwack to: Rachael Green, Assistant Director of Human Resources, School District No. 33 (Chilliwack), 8430 Cessna Drive, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 7K4, Phone: 604-792-1321