Early Childhood Educator (Temporary, Full-Time)(1-year)

Job summary

The successful incumbent will work under the direction of the Manager, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Child and Family Development Centre and in cooperation with staff to provide quality, inclusive child care and family support services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the Early Childhood Education program meets all requirements of the Child Care Licensing Regulations on a daily basis.
• Adhere to the Child and Family Development Centre’s philosophy and Schedule D(&G) of the Child Care Licensing Regulation
• Building a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for children under 3 and/or children 3-5.
• Prepare activity documentation to support childcare learning
• Cooperate with management and staff to individualize the curriculum and family services.
• Ensure guidance of children that encourages positive self-esteem.
• Ensure positive communications with parents/guardians.
• Contribute to the on-going operation of the Centre.
• Facilitate a respectful conflict resolution process when dealing with difficult staff and parent/guardian issues.
• Implement a problem-solving approach with practical solutions when faced with difficult situations.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and clean environment in all activity and program areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centre, staff, children and their families.
• Encourage potty training and/or change diapers when needed.
• Supervising while children are eating and bottle feeding
• Ensure that children are safe at all times and recognize children who are potentially at risk and take appropriate action.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Certification for Early Childhood Educator Assistant, ECE and/or Infant Toddler License to Practice.
• Bachelors’ degree in related field is an asset.
• Previous experience of 1 year working with children in a child care/recreation setting.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.