Title: Early Childhood Educator Floater
Reports to: Director of Childcare
Department: Childcare
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Work Hours: Monday – Friday
Pay Grade: 4
Compensation: $23.00 - $27.50/hr
The salary range represents the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Employees are usually hired between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.
About Us:
The Student Association at BCIT is a leading non-profit student-led organization committed to enhancing student life through advocacy and providing student-centered, responsive and pro-active services. Considered one of the leading student associations in the province, we live our mission and are student-focused in all that we do. Students lead our organization and govern the affairs of the BCITSA. Our Board of Directors is composed of 12 elected Student Executives and Student Councilors from each of the different Schools at BCIT.
BCITSA is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture that supports and promotes equity, respect, and accountability among employees and BCIT students. We strive to cultivate a community that recognizes equity and diversity as fundamental to achieving inclusive excellence in all our programs and services. The following values encompass how BCITSA upholds our vision and mission, and guide how we provide our services:
- We recognize the talent and unique perspectives, including seen and unseen qualities, our employees bring to our culture.
- We expect our workplace culture to be one that is inclusive, respectful, fair, and safe for the diverse people within our organization to be their most authentic selves.
- We advocate for flexibility, adaptability, and creative solutions to best meet the needs of our employees.
- We foster a workplace where clear communication, transparency, and accountability are prioritized.
Why Work With Us:
- Robust extended health plan with 50% co-pay
- An Employee and Family Assistance program for you and your dependents
- Free coffee and tea, and discounts at BCITSA food and retail locations
- Free access to BCIT fitness facility
- Flexible, fun team environment
- Everyone works towards enhancing
The Opportunity
The Early Childhood Educator Floater is responsible for creating a caring and nurturing environment that protects the wellbeing of all participants of the BCITSA Childcare Centre. The Early Childhood Educator Floater provides individualized care by leading and assisting children in all activities. This position applies the ECEBC Code of Ethics to their practice in areas of teaching and learning, and in the development of guidance strategies. The Early Childhood Educator Floater incorporates BCITSA’s equity, diversity and inclusion values into their work and professional relationships.\
What You Will Do:
Care and Observation
- Maintain a safe environment for each child by knowing and responding to their individual needs. This includes assisting with managing allergies and knowing how to treat them Ensure daily activities meet all licensing requirements and are conducted as per BCITSA policies and procedures
- Demonstrate positive child guidance strategies according to the BCITSA Childcare Centre guidance policy
- Customize all interactions and activities using inclusive practices and by learning the individual needs of each child.
- Employ the BC Early Learning Framework and the ECEBC Code of Ethics to support healthy development
- Recognize and address the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children in collaboration with the broader Childcare team
Operational duties
- Promote and support parents/guardians as primary caregivers
- Cover shifts and breaks of Early Childhood Educators in all centers
- Perform laundering duties
- Clean all work areas, equipment and surfaces
- Perform opening and closing duties as required
- Ensure all toys, furniture, and equipment are in good condition and cleaned regularly
- Ensure outdoor areas are kept organized and inspected for hazards
- Support the growth journey by modeling table manners, and allowing them to independently perform daily tasks
- Participate and use a collaborative team approach throughout the daily schedule, including activities, programs, transitions and routines
- Supervise children during outdoor activities
- Maintain confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with organizational policies and privacy regulations
About You:
You are an Early Childhood Educator Floater who excels in clear and open communication. You are a flexible individual who understands the need to adapt to constantly shifting circumstances to ensure a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. You are eager to learn various styles of childcare strategies in a classroom setting. You show initiative to present solutions to concerns as they arise. You have demonstrated strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with others, share ideas, and contribute to a positive and harmonious childcare environment. As a continuous learner, you will capture all learning opportunities to broaden your knowledge. You are passionate to work with young children and provide them a fun experience.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- An active Early Childhood Educator license is required
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and theories in the Early Childcare Education
KNOWELDGE & ABILITIES
- Microsoft 365
- Knowledge of Early Learning Framework
- Continuously grow in handling challenging behaviors
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on current ECEBC Code of Ethics
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
REQUIREMENTS
- Be able to lift up to 11kg (25lbs), bend, crouch, climb, stand, walk and carry
- Criminal record check must be passed every 5 years or less as employment continues
- Valid First Aid Certificate is required throughout employment
Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.
BCITSA respectfully acknowledges that the land on which BCIT’s main campuses are located is the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Səl ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷ məθkʷəyə m (Musqueam) First Nations
Pay: $23.00-$27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
