Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Victoria

Facility Start-up As part of a new childcare facility, participate in helping to set up the classroom and learning environments, ensuring the space is welcoming, stimulating, and conducive to learning. Assist in developing initial policies and routines, contributing to the overall culture and educational vision of the center. Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Preferred skills and qualifications

Education Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution. Current ECE Certificate (one-year or five-year, issued by the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development)

Experience Experience working with Infants - 5 years old children in a childcare or early learning environment (internships or placements may be considered) Experience in setting up a new facility or working in start-up environments (preferred but not required). Evidence of working knowledge using the BC Early Learning Framework, ECEBC Code of Ethics, neuroscience-informed practices, and experience in Left Brain (Montessori-inspired) and Right Brain (Reggio Emilia-inspired) environments.

• Key Skills Strong knowledge of child development, early learning strategies, and inclusive educational practices.
• Familiarity with Indigenous perspectives and commitment to culturally responsive practice is highly valued Creativity in planning engaging and effective learning activities.
• Well-versed in inclusive support strategies, with the ability to adapt practices to meet the diverse developmental needs of children of all abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, colleagues and families.
• Ability to work as part collaboratively in a team environment, foster positive relationships, and support ECEAs through role modelling, feedback and shared reflective practice.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and problem-solving abilities First Aid and CPR certification (required).
• Experience using digital platforms for attendance tracking, lesson planning, or communication with parents is an asset.
• Experience working in culturally diverse environments or with children from various backgrounds is valued.
• The candidate should understand how to create an inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and supported.

Work Environment Requirements Flexibility to work across all scheduled shifts, including early mornings and/or late afternoons, depending on the facility’s operational requirements. Flexibility to move between classrooms and support transitions throughout the day is valued. Physical Requirements: Ability to engage in active play with children, including lifting small children, sitting on the floor, and participating in outdoor activities.

Location

May involve initial training and orientation sessions to familiarize with the new environment prior to the opening.

Additional Requirements Criminal Record Check

• Successful completion of a criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector search.
• First
• Aid
• Certification: Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain within the first three months of employment.

Immunizations

• Up-to-date immunizations as required for childcare workers in British Columbia.
• Physical
• Requirements: Ability to engage in active play and lift up to 40 lbs.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants for further consideration will be contacted.

Fueling Brains Academy is an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We believe that a strong focus and commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to truly make early childhood education an enabler for wide-reaching change. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.