Early Childhood Educator

<span> </span> <p><strong><span>Part-time (21-25 hours per week) Early Childhood Educator</span></strong></p> <span> </span> <p><strong><span>ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Centre</span></strong></p> <span> </span> <p><span></span></p> <span> </span> <p><span><span>At ʔaq̓am we are dedicated to working toward our community Vision, collaborating to provide quality programs and services to ʔaq̓amnik̓ (the people)<em>.</em> </span><span>By infusing our Ktunaxa language and culture into the programming at our ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Centre we are laying the foundation for the next generation of strong and healthy Ktunaxa citizens.</span> <span>Our employees enjoy exposure to Ktunaxa culture and language, a cohesive work environment, we offer excellent benefits and a diverse, dedicated and enthusiastic team!</span></span></p> <span> </span> <p><span>In collaboration with the Daycare Manager, the Early Childhood Educator will assist the Daycare Centre to do its part in preparing our infants, toddlers and pre-school children of today to become our next generation of Ktunaxa professionals, trades people, parents, chiefs, councillors, artisans and &hellip;..</span></p> <span> </span> <p><span><strong><span>Key responsibilities will include:</span></strong></span></p> <span> </span> <ul> <li><span>Provide quality childcare as well as plan and carry out developmentally and age appropriate educational activities to engage children aged 1-5 years in learning;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span>Help children complete daily tasks and routines to gain independence and provide constant feedback and communication to build self-esteem;</span></p> </li> <li>Function as a member of our cohesive, positive, flexible and exuberant team, which includes staff, management, parents and community members. <p></p> <strong><span>Successful candidates will have:<span></span></span></strong></li> </ul> <span> </span> <ul> <li> <p><span>Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certification and licence to practice;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Doctor&rsquo;s medical clearance letter;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Up to date immunization record;</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>First Aid Certificate</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check;<span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span>Preference will be given to candidates who also have:<strong><span></span></strong></span></strong></p> </li> </ul> <span> </span> <ul> <li> <p><span>Previous experience in a similar capacity, supervising and working with children; experience developing learning activities would be an asset.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Previous experience working in a First Nation community.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Food Safe certification.<span></span></span></p> <p><strong><span>Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and copy of ECE certificate and licence to:</span></strong></p> <p><span>Jan Bailey, </span></p> <p><span>Human Resource Manager </span></p> <p><span>ʔaq̓am <strong>Fax: </strong>(250) 426-8935 </span></p> <p><span>7470 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7E5 <strong>Email</strong>: </span><a></a></p> <p><span><span>Closing date: </span><span>Ongoing<span></span></span></span></p> <p><em><span>While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.</span></em></p> </li> </ul> <span> </span><br></br>