Early Childhood Educator

Working in a professional, collaborative manner within a staffing team to provide child care/ preschool programming that is high quality and reflective of the Mission, Vision and Goals of the Comox Valley Children’s Day Care Society (CVCDC), The BC Early Learning Framework and the ECEBC Code of Ethics.   Independent judgement and discretion are exercised within the existing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the program meets all licensing regulations
• Ensure the program follows the policies and producers of the CVCDCS
• Follow the BCGEU collective agreement
• Ensure that individual care plans are created as required
• Ensure proper documentation is kept such as day books/emergency drills/incidents reports etc.
• Participate in annual performance review with the Program/Site Team Leader/Executive Director
• Participate in yearly program review in cooperation with the Program/ Site Team Leader
• Work Together with all staff, utilizing the BC Early Learning Framework to ensure the implantation of inclusive, culturally responsive programming that supports the healthy development of children
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with parents and guardians to support each child as an individual
• Utilize a collaborative team approach in the planning and implementation of program activities
• Participate in the dissemination of written materials to families including newsletters, fundraising information and Board information
• Maintain a safe, healthy, happy environment for children both indoors and outdoors 
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom
• Facilitate a team approach to planning for children with extra support needs
• Promote positive child guidance strategies
• Maintain healthy relationships with co-workers, children and families
• Promote positive, effective communication between staff members
• Ensure that all staff are mentored and supported to continue their professional growth and development
• Along with other ECE staff, ensure that practicum students are supported to fulfil their training requirements
• Work cooperatively with Post Secondary Instructors, CV Child Development Association and other early years professionals and partners.
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications:

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Valid ECE Certificate;
• IT/ Diploma level certificates an asset;
• Valid First Aid Certificate;
• Completed ECEBC Best Choices: The Ethical Journey an asset
• Completed the BC Early Learning Framework Training an asset
• Member of the Early Childhood Educators of BC an asset

Years Experience Required:

1

Required Experience:

Min. one year experience in a licensed child care facility.

Salary & Benefits:

Starting salary $20.15 per hour, plus ECE wage enhancement, unionized position 

Medical and dental benefits, vacation and sick days after probationary period

Staff Development Fund and Professional Development Days

Additional Information:

The Comox Valley Children’s Day Care operates and delivers high quality, accessible early care and learning programs that are responsive to and reflective of the desires and capabilities of the children, families, educators, and community.