Early Childhood Educator - SEAPARC Community Recreation
Req ID: 1181
Business Unit: Parks Recreation and Environmental Services
Division: SEAPARC
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/JB07
Rate of Pay: $26.72 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: This position works 20-25 hours/week Monday to Friday, daytime hours based on program schedule. The licensed preschool program operates parallel to the Sooke School District schedule.
Posting Date: December 11, 2024
Closing Date: December 31, 2024
Summary
This position is responsible for implementing the Licensed Preschool program for children ages 3-4 in the Sooke area. The position and hours are subject to program registration.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of safe, healthy and enjoyable care for children ages 3-4.
- Supervise and lead the planning and organizing of activities for preschool children that promote, stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth in a play-based learning environment.
- Promote social experiences; respect for others, self-sufficiency and provide experiences and play materials that actively promote positive interactions, communications and diversity.
- Implementation and education of Positive Behavior Support strategies.
- Promote and enhance creative ideas in all program areas including arts & crafts, dramatic play, music appreciation, science and nature, sports, and outdoor play.
- Incorporate physical literacy and basic fundamental movement skills into daily activities.
- Ensure toys and all equipment is maintained with respect to safety standards and sanitary standards.
- Set up and clean up activity area
- Ensure the safety and general wellbeing of the children at all times.
- Monitor use, distribution and excessive consumption of program supplies.
- Ensure Child Care Licensing Regulations as set out by Island Health are adhered.
- Maintain communication with supervisor and other department staff to ensure smooth operation of program.
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- This position is based on registration. The successful incumbent will work up to 24 hours per week September to June, with no hours during Christmas and Spring break, or July-August.
Key Skills & Abilities
- As a licensed care program, must be at least 19 years of age.
- Demonstrated ability to apply VIHA license standards to daily practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers’ Compensation Act and OH&S Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.
Qualifications
- Basic Early Childhood Educator Certificate
- A minimum of 2 years' directly related experience
Certifications
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- BC Licence to Practice Certificate (ECE)
- Emergency First Aid and CPR-C
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
