Early Childhood Educator Assistant

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for Early Childhood Educator Assistants (ECE-A) to support our early learning care facilities at Harwood Elementary Preschool.

This position is 7.5 hrs per week - 10 month-position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Grade 12 plus successful completion of at least one course of a basic early childhood education training program through a recognized educational institution in child development, child guidance, or child health, safety, and nutrition.

Current Early Childhood Educator Assistant License to Practice from the BC Government’s ECE Registry.

A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience working with preschool and / or school-aged children.

Valid Child Safe first aid certificate.

Clear criminal record check and evidence of compliance with the province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs as required by the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Assists with the implementation of age-appropriate activities for before and after school care in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives.

Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and school aged children.

Supports the transition of information between children, families, and classroom colleagues (ECE and Kindergarten teacher).

Collaborates with the ECE and school staff to create a seamless transition for children moving between the child care program and the school day.

With the classroom colleagues, maintains a learning environment that promotes the health, security and well-being of children.

Attend meetings as requested.

Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.

Understands and acts in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district, Ministry of Education and Child Care, Child Care Licensing Regulation and WorkSafe BC.

Completion of ongoing professional development and maintain ECE-A Certificate to Practice.

SHIFT : 12 : 15 -2 : 45 om - Monday / Wednesday and Friday

This position is unionized, CUPE local 5523. Wage per hour is $28.15 (Pay Grade 6)

If this position interest you, please apply with your resume, cover letter and supporting documentation.

While we thank all those who apply, only shortlisted candidates with will be contacted and preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

Posting #24