EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Role: Early Childhood Educator
Responsible to: ECE Manager
Status: .8 FTE Temporary 1 Year (28 to 30 hours a week).
Hours of Work: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Program Area: Infant & Toddler
Location: Penticton, BC
Classification: GRID : 20
Benchmark: Supported Childcare Worker
Union: HSA Community Subsector
Compensation & Benefits: Hourly range: $29.61 to $31.40 + WE, based on experience and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Vacation Payable
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Wellness initiatives and team-building activitiess
About Okanagan-Similkameen Neurological Society
The OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre is a vibrant, not-for-profit organization providing clinical intervention and support services to children and youth with a variety of developmental supported needs. We work in a family-centered, child-focused environment and enjoy close community partnerships. We are continuously evolving to reflect best practices of intervention. We are looking for someone who operates with a high level of detail and organization. This role will give you the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and will require that you represent our Centre’s mission, vision and values with spirit and professionalism. Our team is passionate, supportive, and driven by a shared vision.
Our vision
At OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre, we envision compassionate communities where every child and youth gets what they need to thrive.
About the Opportunity
This is a temporary one-year position. As part of a team, the early childhood educator will work directly within the early childhood program, providing care and engaging programming for children in our daycare and preschool. The role involves working 28 to 30 hours a week in the Infant and Toddler Program area.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Interacts directly with the children providing quality care
- Plans and facilitates fun, creative, consistent child-centred programming
- Engages in positive daily communication and interactions with families to continually build meaningful relationships
- Maintains the cleanliness of the Centre and health and safety practices
- Collaborates with other staff members to deliver high quality and developmentally appropriate programming based on the BC Early Years Framework
- Ensures all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and OSNS requirements
- Adheres to all Child Care Facility and legal requirements, including internal policies and procedures
- Assists with the orientation of new staff, students and supported child development workers
- Attend staff meetings and other training as scheduled.
- Ability to physically carry out duties as per job description
Skills & Abilities
- A passion for working with children.
- Strong understanding of child growth and development.
- Ability to create developmentally appropriate and inventive programming that aligns with BC early learning framework.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cohesive team.
- Flexibility and ability to “go with the flow”.
- High level of organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and with others effectively within an inter-disciplinary team setting.
Educational Qualification
- Early Childhood Educator License (Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator License preferred).
- Current First Aid certificate.
- Ability to provide professional references.
- Diplomas, certificates, or other evidence of training related to child growth/development.
- Experience working in a childcare or recreational setting.
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check.
- Statement from a medical practitioner indicating adequate physical and psychological capability to work with children and carry out assigned duties may be required.
Why Join OSNS?
The OSNS values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an environment of respect, care, and trust. Our hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. We welcome all applicants to consider our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidate Please email: [email protected] (mailto:
[email protected]) with the following: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Three (3) References
It is OSNS policy to comply with vaccine mandates for community health facilities in British Columbia as they are updated. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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