District Early Childhood Educator Assistant Anticipated Site BX, Beairsto, Kids

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for District Early Childhood Educator Assistants (ECE-A) to support our early learning care facilities. This position is 20 hours per week, 10 month position. Anticipated shifts are Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri 7:00 am - 8:30 am & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Tues 7:00 am - 11:30 am & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

• 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.

• 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.
• Attends meetings as required.
• 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 WorkSafeBC.
• Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation and its application in Early Years settings and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

SHIFT
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Subject to change based upon child care program needs

Additional Work Required

• One week (5 days) prior to the first day of the school year. Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.
• Non-Instructional Days and Administrative Day:
  Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.
• Early Dismissal Days (including Kindergarten Gradual Entry period):
  Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.

WAGE $28.99

This position is unionized, CUPE local 5523.

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