Early Childhood Educator - Langley, Canada - Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society

Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society

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Langley, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The ECE Lead will guide a team of ECEs in an environment designed to guide and care for children using a strength-based and family-centred approach, facilitating safe, play-based intentional learning in accordance with the Aboriginal Head Start curriculum.

The ECE Lead will also aid the AHS Coordinator in their everyday tasks and will step in as their designate when needed.

TERM:
Ongoing

HOURS OF WORK:
30-35 hours per week, core hours 7:30 am - 4:30 pm all, all year,
Additional hours available as opportunities arise

WORK LOCATION:
Aldergrove

COMPENSATION:
$ $34.25/hour, commensurate with education and experience
Flexible health & wellness spending account
Staff development allowance and paid education leave
Self-directed matching savings plan after one year

QUALIFICATIONS:

Early Childhood Educator Certificate with current license to practice required
Post-Basic Infant Toddler Educator and Special Needs Educator certificates an asset (will train)
Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR/AED Level B (Infant/Child) or higher
Food Safe Certificate
Help train, provide guidance and feedback regarding AHS to ECEs and aid the coordinator with their tasks as directed
Ability to communicate effectively and use Microsoft Office365 (Word, SharePoint, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to perform tasks involving moderate physical activity in working at a childcare facility, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling and lifting of children, toys and equipment
Ability to show empathy and bond effectively with children and their families
Must be wellversed in cultural sensitivity and have understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal culture, traditions and historical issues impacting urban Indigenous families
Must be able to work in a team setting, take direction, and be willing to mentor assistants and volunteers
Must successfully complete Criminal Record Review for work with children and vulnerable adults

Please submit your resume
with a cover letter.
Position will remain open until filled.

We appreciate interest of all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. We encourage all qualified people to apply.

Where applicants for a position are equally suitable, preference will be given to the Aboriginal applicant, please self-identify in cover letter.

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
$29.85-$34.25 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: