Early Childhood Education Teacher- Preschool - Agassiz, BC, Canada - Nuu-chah-nulth/Coast Salish

Description

Working within the Early Childhood Education (ECE) department, Under the direction of the Daycare Supervisor, the Early Childhood Educator will provide hands-on childcare to children in Seabird Island Band's Early Childhood Education programs, in accordance with all childcare licensing requirements and the philosophies, policies, and objectives established by Seabird Island Band Management .

The successful applicant will provide high-quality, inclusive childcare that emphasizes emotional, physical, spiritual, cognitive and social development by offering individualized and group activities.

We are seeking both Early Childhood Educators as well as Early Childhood Educators with their Infant/Toddler or Special Needs Certification.

What does it take to be successful working in the Early Childhood Education Department at Seabird Island ? Takes responsibility and ownership for a problem, project, or issue.

Culturally Led:
foster workplace cultures that respect and value the skills, experiences, and perspectives of Indigenous employees and communities.

Flexible/Adaptable:
We believe in providing a caring environment for children and being a support system for their family. The Daycare team strives to meet each individual child's needs for their development.
We operate as an Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve enhanced program that encompasses the seven components of

Head Start:
health, nutrition, parent & family involvement, Stō:ló culture & Halq'eméylem language, social support, education, and special needs inclusion.
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Extended health and dental benefits,
Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
Casual dress code
Equitable hourly rates in accordance with the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)
Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) wage enhancement while on the floor with children.


Child Care:
Provide developmentally and culturally appropriate activities and experiences for the children.
Provide a safe (emotionally and physically) and healthy environment with flexible routines. Provide direct supervision of children, ensuring developmentally appropriate experiences.
Encourage parental involvement in children's learning.
Ability to honor individuality, diversity and children's emerging interests within community and family contexts.
Aid in the development of peer relationships, social behavior and supporting a child's resilience.
Maintain attendance for children.
Follow the procedures for maintaining health records and for administrating medication.

Immediately report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Daycare Supervisor, and record such incidents in the communications book.

Immediately report all cases of (suspected) child abuse and or neglect to the Daycare Supervisor and /or follow the policy for reporting.

Assist in and participate in field trips.
Follow licensing regulations.
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor, Manager, Director, Executive Director, or Chief & Council

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate and current license to practice required.
Infant/Toddler or Special Needs considered an asset.
Experience working with children in an Early Childhood Education environment is required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of early intervention, child development, family centered practice and community based services required.
Extensive knowledge of social-economic issues affecting urban Aboriginal children and families on and off reserve is an asset.
Must provide satisfactory immunization and tuberculosis testing results.
Current Childcare Facilities and Licensing approved First Aide Certification
Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.)

Ability to agree as well as adhere to Seabird Island Band Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Information Technology (IT) Policies and Procedures, etc.

Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó: lō culture, traditions and language or willingness to learn.
Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
Valid BC Driver's License with a clean Driver's Abstract within the last 5 years.

Reports to:
Daycare Supervisor

Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected.

All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.