Childcare Educators ECE, ECEIT, ECESN

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House has recently expanded with the opening of 5 new childcare programs. We have job opportunities in our Infant, and 3-5yr programs.

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC (ANHBC) builds healthy and engaged neighbourhoods by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change.

ANHBC is the legal entity and umbrella organization made up of eight neighbourhood houses, an outdoor camp and central services. We operate more than 300 community-based programs and services for a diversity of participants. At ANHBC, we are committed to Reconciliation, Decolonization and Anti-racism. Together with community, we build strong and supportive relationships at welcoming and inclusive sites throughout Metro Vancouver. To learn more about ANHBC, visit www.anhbc.org

ANHBC is currently seeking qualified candidates who share ANHBC’s values to join our Kitsilano Neighbourhood House team. Neighbourhood houses are highly collaborative with a strong team framework. The right people for these positions are passionate about community development, social justice, and are values-aligned with our organization.

ABOUT YOU

You hold your ECE, ECE IT or ECE SN registered BC License and want to work in a program for children aged three to five years old OR in a program for infants.Kitsilano Neighbourhood Houseis looking for enthusiastic, mature, dedicated, and effective team members. The successful candidate will have excellent guiding and caring skills and the ability to work in a diverse, multicultural, and energetic environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking Childcare Educators to work in our infant program and educators to work in our 3-5year programs.

Using a team approach a Childcare Educator provides a developmentally appropriate Reggio inspired and inclusive quality Daycare Program for children. A Childcare Educator performs all of the following duties :

• Ensure curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices are in place in the daycare
• Co-create programming with the staff team and children
• Use innovative methods for documentation and curriculum design such as the use of anecdotal observations, finished products, photographs, and written dialogue
• Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss program curriculum and work competencies
• Interact with children and staff to encourage their involvement in activities
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Have an understanding of typical developmental pathways

Safety

Community Culture

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

HOURS & LOCATION

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive benefits package including vacation, paid sick time, group medical, pension and professional development opportunities; $21.74 – $23.10 per hour plus $6 / ECE Wage Enhancement for applicable hours. Annual Salary from band C1 $39,712 to band C3 $42,205 depending on skills and experience level

Submit resumes and covering letters.

All qualified individuals who share our values are encouraged to apply to : childcareadmin@kitshouse.org

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities to consider applying for the position.

We acknowledge that our houses, camp and central services office are situated on the stolen, traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people including the Musqueam, Squamish, Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Tsawwassen and Sto : lo Nations.

ANHBC Member Houses : Alex NH, Cedar Cottage NH, Frog Hollow NH, Gordon NH, Kitsilano NH, Mount Pleasant NH, South Vancouver NH, and Sasamat Outdoor Center

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