Early Childhood Educator

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRES (VSOCC)

Early Childhood Educator INTERNAL

MPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES! The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) understands that children are competent, capable, and will reach their full potential when they actively participate in their own play and learning.

We encourage and support children’s natural curiosity and foster diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environments where healthy play is encouraged.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! We have amazing regular full time and part time staff as well as an outstanding group of on-call / casual support teachers.

In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer :

• market-leading wages
• vacation, sick days, and 12 paid public holidays;
• $250 in funds per year in professional development.

Here’s how you will make a positive impact on a day-to-day basis :

• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children and families of a childcare program.
• Guide and care for a group of children ages 3 months to school age
• Encourage learning and develop positive self-concepts for children
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for children
• Maintain effective and cooperative team work and communication
• Maintain positive and supportive relationships with parents and families

In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have :

• Licenses & Certifications : ECE basic Childcare First Aid Food Safe
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• Strong knowledge and awareness of :
• Emergent curriculum and the BC Early Learning Framework
• Developmental needs of children
• Family engagement strategies and parenting issues and needs
• Guiding and caring strategies
• Knowledge of broader child care field and its role in the community

Additional skills and experiences may include :

• ECE Infant / Toddler & Special Needs certification & license (or working towards it)
• Child care experience working in an inclusive child care setting
• Second Language

Terms of Employment :

• Salary : $26.25 to 27.09 per hour plus employer paid health and welfare benefits. In addition, you will receive $6 per hour in Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement.
• Regular full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Starting : May 27, 2024
• Location : Vancouver Downtown 3 to 5 program

The job posting will remain open until filled. Please reference posting #ECE-240515 in your email subject line and / or application.

Applications are accepted through the Career Portal on ADP.

This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.