On Call Educator - Tiny Scholars

Position:
On Call Educator - Tiny Scholars Pay: $21 per hour + wage enhancement - Monday-Friday Purpose of the Role

The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for fostering a play-based, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. This role supports the mission of Tiny Scholars Playschool to provide high-quality child care rooted in exploration and creativity to create future global leaders through the ABC Formula (Attitude, Beliefs, and Competency).

• Design and implement daily play-based invitations that align with developmental milestones and individual interests using the Monthly Play Invitations.
• Create a day that incorporates sensory, creative, physical, and social play invitations to foster holistic child development.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s day, adjusting the day to meet evolving needs. Seek out opportunities to recognize and celebrate new developmental achievements.
• Understanding of the BC Early Learning Framework and BC Play Today.

• Provide constant active supervision of children to ensure their safety at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom and outdoor play areas including basic housekeeping, cleaning, sanitizing; ensuring up to date checklists and reporting of any hazards to the Playschool Director.
• Encourage and assist children in carrying out daily routines.
• Follow all safety standards and Educator guidelines as set forth in the Educator Guide.
• Model appropriate and positive behavior.
• Address and redirect challenging behaviors by following the Tiny Scholars Behavioral Guidance, promoting positive language, self-esteem and identity.
• Implement fire, emergency and evacuation drills once a month following Playschool protocols, ensuring all logs are up to date.
• Knowledgeable of the Playschool Illness and Medical Policies including when to send a child home, when a child can return, medication administration, Enhanced Medical Care and Action Plan, and Individual Support Care and Action Plan.
• Maintain documentation and keeping records of children’s development and progression.

• Build trusting and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Communicate daily with families regarding children’s progress, behaviors, and activities via face to face interactions, phone calls, emails, bright wheel posts and messaging.
• Act as a resource for families, offering strategies to support children’s development at home.

• Follow all policies, procedures, and guidelines set by the British Columbia Child Care Licensing Regulation and Tiny Scholars Playschool including Conflict Resolution and Code of Conduct.
• Uphold the ethical standards outlined in the Early Childhood Educators of BC Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability in all aspects of work.
• Work collaboratively with other educators to plan and deliver cohesive Play Invitations.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development workshops.
• Provide mentorship or guidance to assistant educators, support staff and practicum students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Playschool Director.

• Set up and maintain inviting, organized, and developmentally appropriate Play spaces.
• Rotate and adapt materials and activities to keep the environment stimulating and engaging.
• Ensure toys, equipment, and learning materials are cleaned, sanitized, and in good condition.
• Attend Parent – Educator meetings as required, to discuss challenges and progress relating to children or program.

• Promote an inclusive environment that respects cultural diversity, individual abilities, and learning styles.
• Implement strategies to support children with diverse needs, working closely with families and specialists as necessary.

• Commit to ongoing professional learning and keep ECE certification and first aid credentials up to date.
• Stay informed of current trends and best practices in early childhood education.
• Attending Professional Days and Workshops as required.

• Required:
  • Valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Certification
  • Current Emergency Child Care First Aid Certification
  • Clear Criminal Record Check
  • Immunization Record
  • 3 Letter of Character Reference
• Strong understanding of child development and play-based learning principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to children’s individual needs and interests.
• Creativity, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a physically active role (e.g., crouching, lifting, outdoor play).