Early Childhood Educator

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83 invites qualified individuals to apply for the Regular Early Childhood Educator position at Silver Creek Elementary School. This is a Regular / Temporary 30.0 Hours per week CUPE union position and the rate of pay is $30.83 per hour for 10 months of a year while students are in session. The hours would be Monday to Friday from 11 : 30 a.m. until 5 : 30 p.m. This position will end in June.

THE DISTRICT :

The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is a widely dispersed district which includes the five major communities of Salmon Arm Sicamous Sorrento Enderby and Armstrong. The school district provides educational support for 5900 K- 12 students in twenty-two schools with a professional staff of more than 1200 employees. The North Okanagan- Shuswap School District is committed to enhancing a positive work environment for staff and a dynamic and supportive educational experience for students.

Job Summary :

Under the direction and supervision of the District Principal or designate the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) leads before or after school care and works in partnership with the Kindergarten teacher in the classroom. Knowledge of early childhood education is essential to this position.

Seamless Day Model :

The Seamless Day Model allows primary school children to attend child care in the Kindergarten classroom with a team of Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and the classroom teacher. The morning ECE greets the children and implements the early care and learning program with the children. The ECE remains with the children and the Kindergarten classroom while collaborating with the classroom teacher in the design of programs and environments engaging with the Early Learning Framework. The afternoon ECE begin their shift mid-day allowing for staff overlap and leads the after school care early learning program. This model is designed to enhance childrens cognitive physical social and emotional development and benefits from the professional expertise of primary teachers and early childhood educators working together.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Establishes positive working relationships with school staff communitypartners families and children.
• Supports the transition of information between children families andclassroom colleagues (second ECE and Kindergarten teacher).
• Plans coordinates and leads a quality licensed school-age group childcare program for early primary students.
• Collaborates with the Kindergarten teacher second ECE and other schoolstaff to create a seamless transition for children moving between the childcare program and the school day.
• With the classroom colleagues plans and maintains a learning environment that promotes the health security and well-being of children.
• Supports budget preparation and purchase and maintenance of suppliesand materials.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Maintains statistics for child care reports.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
• Understands and acts in accordance with relevant policies and proceduresfrom the school district Ministry of Education Child Care Licensing Regulation and WorkSafeBC.
• Maintains familiarity with Workplace Hazardous Materials InformationSystem (WHMIS) / Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
• Completes ongoing professional development and maintains ECECertificate to Practice.

The above job description reflects the principal functions of the job. Other comparable or transient duties which are within the areas of knowledge and skills required by the job description may also be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Desirable Qualifications and Experience :

THE PROCESS :

Please apply on the Make a Future webpage at with cover letter resume supporting documentation by TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18 2025.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Tracey Ward Human Resources Specialist-Support Staff at or by email at .

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1