Job Description

ECE and ECE/IT

Job description

The Renaissance Kids Early Learning Centre (for children 12 months to 6 years old) is a vibrant, creative and joyful place that is focused on nurturing and developing the whole child. Our unique and specialized programs, while rooted in the fine arts, follow an immersive and dynamic academic curriculum.

WHY JOIN US

• To us, employees are people first, employees later. We believe in hiring people and encouraging them to be the best they can be.
• We are women-led and proud to have an inclusive and diverse team.

We offer:

• 7 paid bonus vacation days after completing 1 year of employment in addition to 2 paid weeks of vacation time
• Paid sick leave which renews every year
• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits including MSP
• Choice of Mortgage Assistance Program or Employee RRSP plan with employer contribution if you qualify
• Employee family discounts for various programs run by the school
• Structured training system to help new employees get on board
• Facility is professionally cleaned so teachers can focus on child care
• Friendly work environment

SALARY

For ECE/IT Teacher: $20 \xe2\x80\x93 $23/hour depending on education and experience. This wage is NOT INCLUSIVE of $4 wage enhancement per hour for qualified ECE Teachers under current BC Government scheme. If you qualify for the wage enhancement, it will be included on top of your hourly wage.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement educational experiences that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish and maintain expectations for child behaviour
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with Head Teacher
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Serve snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children with Head Teacher
• Assist in daily record keeping (behaviour/attendance)

Requirements:

ECE or ECE/IT certificate, First Aid certificate & clear Criminal record check

Experience:

• Previous experience is an asset but not a requirement
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication in English

Job Type

ECE Teacher: Full time 37.5 \xe2\x80\x93 40 hours/week (School hours are 8:45 am \xe2\x80\x93 5:30 pm). Please note that this position runs on a school year from September to August annually.

Website:

Please send your resume to our Program Manager, Joyce Zhuo,

Sprott Shaw College