Early Childhood Educator - Victoria, Canada - University of Victoria

University of Victoria
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Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Campus Services- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 23 August 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m.

on the closing date.- FTE- 1.

0- Salary Grade- $4, $4, Additional Posting Information:

  • N/A
  • Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE
  • Classification
  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Hours of Work
  • 7 hours shifts, varying between 7:45 am
  • 5:00 pm
  • Start Date
  • 8/31/2023
  • End Date
  • 5/15/2024
  • Employee Group:


  • CUPE 95

  • Term # of Hires Needed 1
  • Category
  • Other
  • About this OpportunityUniversity of Victoria Child Care Services is seeking an outstanding Early Childhood Educator to join one of our 30 months to school aged child care program teams in a fulltime (35 hours per week) position.

Salary starts at $28.19 per hour (probationary rate of pay) plus the BC Government ECE Wage Enhancement, which pays an additional $4.00 per hour ($32.19 per hour total). Post probationary rate of pay is $28.99 per hour plus ECE Wage Enhancement ($32.99 per hour total).

Benefits and Perks:


  • Comprehensive medical benefits and Employee and family assistance program
  • Payment in lieu of Pension, Basic Life Insurance and Dental Care Benefits
  • Access to health and wellness tools and resources to support you in finding worklife balance
  • Generous paid leave for vacation, illness, and unavoidable appointments
  • Diverse range of learning and development opportunities
  • Sustainability initiatives including discounted transit passes and a pedestrian and bike friendly campus
  • Balanced work day that includes paid and unpaid breaks
  • Excellent inhouse professional development program (UVic Child Care Services has had a pedagogical support program in place since 2011)
This position is for a one year temporary term.


Please note that a current Early Childhood Educator Certificate issued through the BC ECE Registry is required for this position.



  • Job SummaryUniversity of Victoria (UVic) Child Care Services provides innovative, creative and responsive child care programs for children from infancy to school age.
Child Care Services' mandate is twofold: 1) providing on campus child care to children of UVic families, and 2) providing support and networking to UVic student families living on and off campus through the UVic Family Centrethe on campus family resource program. All UVic child care programs are based upon the BC Early Learning Framework.


The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) works as a member of the child care centre team providing nurturing care and education to children from infancy to pre-kindergarten age in one of the Child Care or Family Centres, working in ratio in the program under the general supervision of one of the child care centre ECE Supervisors or the Child Care and Family Centre Assistant Manager.

The ECE embraces the department's philosophy and policies, the BC Early Learning Framework, and all provincial regulations to maintain a standard of care that contributes to the Child Care Centre's philosophy and and overarching ethos.

All staff who work in UVic Child Care Services must be immunized in accordance with the childhood immunization schedule. The ECE must also possess sufficient stamina for full-time work in a busy full day child care centre. The position is physically demanding and includes lifting (if working in Infant/Toddler Centre lifting of children up to 20 kg. will be on a repetitive basis), crouching, bending, standing, outdoor play, and sitting on floor.

  • Job Requirements
    Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with children, families, staff, practicum students; community agencies, etc.;
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, critical thinking, and creative problem solving;
  • Demonstrated ability and strong interest integrating the BC Early Learning Framework in a child care program;
  • Ability to plan and implement innovative programming based upon the age and emergent needs of children, setting up suitable playbased environments for young children;
  • Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively within a team environment;
  • Good organizational skills;
  • Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional commitment and development, and an attitude that supports ongoing learning and selfreflection skills;
  • Commitment to the ECEBC Code of Ethics, including confidentiality and privacy of information;
  • Abilty to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds, understanding and valuing diversity;
  • Ability to handle emergencies skillfully and calmly and in compliance with Child Care Regulations and UVic Child Care Services policies;
  • Flexibility to work in different Child Care Services centres and work a range of shifts, according to the operational demands;

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

  • Current Early Childhood Educator Certificate, and if working in the Infant/Toddler Centre, Infant Toddler Educator de
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