Early Childhood Educator
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Daycare
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
35
Working Hours:
8-4
Type of Child Care:
Infant/Toddler
Position Start:
As soon as possible
There is a full-time Early Childhood Educator (ECE) position offered at the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Daycare and G瘫ila'ga Ga瘫nga瘫nana瘫m Aboriginal Head Start starting immediately.
The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Daycare and G瘫ila'ga Ga瘫nga瘫nana瘫m Aboriginal Head Start is a licensed daycare centre located on the Tsulquate Reserve in Port Hardy, British Columbia. The daycare primarily serves Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw band membership with a focus on following the components of Aboriginal Head Start program for children up to 4 years old.
Qualifications:
Basic ECE
Additional Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education certification with license to practice
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Updated Criminal Record Check
Required Experience:
- Experience working in a daycare, pre-school or a Head Start program, preference will be given to those with Head Start work experience
- Knowledge of daycare operations and some reporting requirements
- Planning and implementing culturally and developmentally appropriate activities
- Develop and implement child鈥恈are programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and imaginative development of children
- Lead and guide activities and provide opportunities for children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, sensory activities and physical movement
- Provide guidance and sensitivity towards children with diverse needs, including toileting and challenging behaviours
- Respect individual family needs, choices, and confidentiality while communicating with parents, guardians or other staff members
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and use this knowledge to adapt programming and the environment for greater success
- Work collaboratively with coworkers, parents and community supports
- Maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Salary & Benefits:
- $28.00 - $33.00/hour (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
- Extended health plan and pension plan available after a three-month probationary period