Early Childhood Educator - Agassiz, Canada - Seabird Island Band

Seabird Island Band

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Agassiz, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary

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.

Success profile

What does it take to be successful working in the Ealy Childhood Education Department at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

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Active Listening:Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting.
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Organized:Ability to process and organize electronic and paper documentation, information, and reports.
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Holistic Approach: Consider the "whole" child, which encompasses not only the physical, social, emotional, and mental, but also the cultural and spiritual aspects of the child, within the context of their family, extended family, community and culture.
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Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses, alternative solutions, conclusions or approached to problems.
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Advocacy:The successful applicant acknowledges and honors that parents, caregivers and families know their children best and you work to ensure families feel empowered to be advocates in supporting their children's development
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Inclusion:You acknowledge children as a gift and support them in achieving participation in community life.

Work that matters
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.

We are a Out of school care program located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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Benefits and perks

Accrued vacation and sick time
Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
Equitable hourly rates in accordance with the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)
Casual dress code

What you'll do

Participate in community activities and functions as required by SIB and Chief and Council, including but not limited to Seabird Island Festival, and the Seabird Island Open House

Child Care:

Assist in providing developmentally and culturally appropriate activities and experiences for the children.
Assist with meals and snacks, ensuring dietary needs are met.
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 honour 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.
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.
Contribute to the ongoing operation of the center.
Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
Follow licensing regulations.
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor, Manager, Director, or the CAO.

What you bring

Early Childhood Education Certificate and current license to practice, or IT Certificate or in process of completion.
Experience working with children in an Early Childhood Education environment.
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Experience working with children in an ECE setting.
Ability to develop and maintain a warm, caring, responsive relationship with children.
Ability to establish and maintain supportive and collaborative relationships with families and staff.
Ability to maintain a positive professional and nonjudgmental attitude
Ability to adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and S