Early Childhood Educator; Certificate

Overview

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• Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (One Year Certificate)
• Employee Group: CUPE
• Employee Type: Casual
• Start Date: Monday, March 3 2025
• Salary Range: $25.79 - $28.85 per hour
• Pay Grade: CUPE Paygrade 15
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  35
• Hours may vary: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Casual position)

Reporting to the Head Teacher, the Early Childhood Educator works with other educators to supervise and provide care; to plan and implement instructional and developmental programs for preschool aged children, toddlers, and children with special needs according to work performance standards set by the College.

Education

• Must hold a valid ECE One Year Certificate issued by the ECE registry of British Columbia. Two-year Diploma in ECE would be an asset.
• Practicum experience gained during a certificate or diploma program.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and understanding of practices and techniques involved in planning and implementing instructional and developmental programs for preschool aged children, toddlers and children with special needs.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing child care facilities and programs in Province of British Columbia.
• Current safety oriented First Aid, Emergency level, Childcare, or Child Safe certificate required.
• Must obtain documentation confirming a satisfactory criminal records check.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work with and provide care to a variety of age groups and in a variety of roles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated through effective relationships with parents and other members of the day-care staffing team.
• Ability to plan and implement suitable childcare programs in a clean and safe environment.
• Ability to communicate skillfully and sensitively with toddlers, preschool age children, and children with special needs; ability to communicate effectively with parents.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, students, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to be a team player, working well with other day-care staff to provide excellent childcare.
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse group of children and families.
• Ability to physically lift weights exceeding 10kg.

Hours & Days of Work: 8:00am - 6:00pm. Monday to Friday, however, hours may vary according to the needs of the department. This is a Casual position.

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honoring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

We Offer The Following Benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

To obtain the full job description, please contact our recruitment team.

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