Job Description

Position Summary:

Located at the Uy'sqwalawun Childcare Centre & Headstart Program in Nanoose First Nation, the Infant Toddler/Special Needs Early Childhood Educator (ECE/SNE) is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate early childhood programs that meet the observed needs of the children and leading children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.

The purpose of the Special Needs Early Childhood Educator (ECE/SNE) position is to provide direct care to children, from birth to 3 years of age. The position encourages children's intellectual, physical and emotional growth.

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Educator License -Special Needs Early Childhood Educator Certification

Current First Aid certificate.

Ability to provide professional references.

Diplomas, certificates or other evidence of training related to child growth/development.

Experience working in a childcare or recreational setting.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a Criminal Record Check.

Skills & Abilities:

A passion for working with young children.

Strong understanding of child growth and development

Ability to create culturally appropriate, developmentally appropriate and inventive programming.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cohesive team.

Flexibility and ability to "go with the flow".

High level of organizational and interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to work independently and with other effectively within an inter-disciplinary team setting

Work Conditions, Physical Capabilities and Personal Suitability:

Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling

Excellent oral and written communication

Reliability and dependability

Motivation to continue their education in the childcare field

Schedule:

8 hour: all staff will be in a rotation of shifts or agreed upon as a team(set shifts)

Day shift

Monday to Friday

As career progresses, incumbent will be required to successfully complete job-required, short-term upgrading, training and courses relating to classroom management, Snaw-naw-as language, First Nation's child development, curriculum development, language immersion, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$31.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

Valid Criminal Record Check
Work Location: In person