ECE Assistant - Early Learning

The Adams Lake Indian Band is looking for an Early Childhood Educator Assistant to support leave coverage. The ECEA will work under the direction of the Early Learning Coordinator to offer assistance with the care of the children in Sexqeltqin Early Learning Centre. We are currently seeking team members who are committed to being culturally aware, intentional, collaborative, and reflective in their work, and are enthusiastic about on-going professional development.

• Essential functions and responsibilities
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band policies and procedures
• Develop curriculum that aligns with organizational goals, mission, vision and 6 components of AHSOR
• Build relationships with children and families through respectful and positive interactions
• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative and effective team relationships
• Provide supervision and care of children in and out of the classroom, including field trips
• Prepares early learning materials as directed and assists with projects as well as clean up
• Other related duties as required

• Qualifications, knoweldge and skills
• Valid Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
• Organization and Time Management

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Physical demands

Those normally associated with childcare duties that may involve lifting and carrying children and equipment and may spend time sitting on the floor or on child sized furniture. The ECEA will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facilities and may move throughout the community with children. The ECEA may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents and employees.

Working conditions

Working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. They will also be working outdoors daily in all weather conditions.

Equipment and software

MS Office Suite

Other requirements

Emergency Child Safe/First Aid certificate

Bona fide job requirements: Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB

Food Safe Certificate

Terms of employment: Fulltime Term 1 year Position with the possibility of an extension dependent on budget

Wage offered will be dependent on education and experience, varying between $21 - $24 per hour.

***Please note that these hourly rates are representative of the BC Wage Enhancement, and no other top-ups are available. Hours per week: up to 75 hours biweekly (max 37.5 hrs./week)

Competition will remain open until filled

All interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed cover letter and resume with references to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/recruitment/alib&nbsp [https://workforcenow.adp.com/recruitment/alib];

Preference may be given to qualified ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you have any questions about the position, difficulties applying, or require an accommodation during the selection process, which is available upon request, please contact us either via telephone at: 250-679-2214 or email: human-resources@alib.ca [human-resources@alib.ca]

Although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.