Early Childhood Educator Plus; Temporary, Part-Time

Job Description

The Early Childhood Educator – 1-on-1 Support, under the direction of the Supervisor, Early Child Care Program, provides individualized care and learning support to a child with diverse needs within a licensed child care setting.

This educator builds strong relationships with families, educators, and support professionals, and applies trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and women-centered practices that reflect compassion, equity, and respect for each child’s unique identity.

• Working with the Supervisor, ECC Program, help plan and assess, and then implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the well-being of each child.
• Establish and carry out a daily schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines and transition times.
• Organize space, equipment and materials before activities and adapting to the environment as required.
• Assist children in expressing themselves by actively listening and responding with curiosity and open-ended questions.
• Utilize a variety of teaching techniques that include modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing.
• Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems.
• Observe children for daily overall health and ongoing observations for signs of potential learning or behavioural concerns and prepares written documentation for Manager/Supervisor, staff, parents and/or outside agency.
• Create a positive social environment that promotes sharing, cooperation, problem solving, respect for others and self-help skills daily.
• Provide experiences and play materials that promote a positive approach to new experiences, interactions and attitudes.
• Follow the “Active Play” regulations provided by the Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR) and the Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DOLSOP).
• Honour Indigenous teachings and culture across the entire curriculum and in personal interactions with staff, children, families and community members by promoting and incorporating Indigenous language, concepts and pedagogies.
• Individualize the curriculum and ensure that all activities are accessible by observing the children to determine when to: expand play; review/revise individual plans; plan for extra staff support; and recommend referrals to families for additional services.
• Ensure guidance of children’s behavior that encourages positive self-concept by setting reasonable behaviour expectations consistent with CCC’s procedures and policies, providing positive guidance and immediate response to challenging behaviours.
• Ensure the child care environment is healthy and safe for all children by complying with all licensing requirements, government legislation, and CCC procedures and policies, especially with regards to medication and first aid.
• Ensure positive communication with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) by developing and maintaining relationships with families, providing support, and referrals to outside agencies, and encourage families.
• Contribute to the ongoing operation of the Centre, ensuring all licensing requirements are followed in accordance with all directives, legislation and guidelines and policies of:
  Community Care and Assisted Living Act;
  Child Care Licensing Regulation (Licensing);
  Ministry of Health and municipal by-laws and regulations;
  Employment Standards Act;
  Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFFCSA); and UGM’s Vision and Core Values.

• Mature individual, committed to UGM’s Mission Statement, Core Values and Statement of Faith.
• Completion of Early Childhood Educator Diploma (equivalent of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Basic Level Certificate & ECE Post Basic (Infant/Toddler Specialization) & ECE Post Basic (Special needs Specialization).
• A current BC ECE Certificate is required.
• A current and valid Standard First Aid CPR C and Emergency Child Care CPR.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience, ideally in a multi-ethnic and socially diverse community.
• Knowledge of community care licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and the Early Years Service Framework.
• Commitment and…