Daycare/Preschool Teacher
Located in Kitsilano Community Centre (2690 Larch, Vancouver), this daycare is located in a vibrant and youthful neighbourhood.
We have a capacity of 20 children attending from 8 am - 5:30 pm from Monday to Friday for the daycare.
Our preschool is licensed for 17 children attending 9am -noon Mon/Wed/Fri and Tues/Thurs classes.
Qualifications, skills, knowledge and abilities:
- Valid Early Childhood Educator license to practice in British Columbia ()
- Valid First Aid certification in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health
- Experience in licensed childcare settings
- A profound respect for children
Areas of Responsibility
Curriculum development/implementation and developmental appropriateness: Demonstrates strong knowledge and ability to develop stimulating, age appropriate, diverse and educationally sound curriculum and in recognition of Licensing’s curriculum framework, while also preserving the needs for some adaptations/adjustments for individual learning needs. Provides solid interpersonal/emotional support for each child.
Communication: ability to consistently maintain a positive, calm, respectful, developmentally appropriate, empathic approach with children, parents, co-workers and volunteers (practicum students). Able to set clear expectations with children within this style, while also maintaining an esteem building, engaged, preschool environment. Is familiar and has experience in the approaches used with challenging behaviour management in an ECE environment.
Ability to collaborate and problem solve.
Safety: Demonstrates strong knowledge, ability and application, regarding: safety practices, general supervision and familiarity with administrative tools and practices used to support child and class safety. Demonstrated ability to attend to related administrative details. Familiarity with risk management requirements within this setting. Demonstrated knowledge regarding child welfare issues and the appropriate handling of related situations. Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm and appropriate manner.
Community Resource knowledge: Has a working knowledge of resources in the community to assist families or children with specific needs or issues and can sensitively convey this information.
Ethics/professionalism: Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to various privacy issues and a track record of appropriate application.
Administration: Well-developed knowledge of operational requirements for compliance with licensing.
Daycare Hours: Start date is August 31. Year round except for one week closure between Christmas and New Year’s. Shifts range in between 8 am - 5:30 pm, making up 8 hours, Monday-Friday with a 30 minute unpaid lunch.
Preschool Hours: Start date is August 31 for prep time before preschool starts. Regular shift will be 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding stats and 2 week winter break as well as 2 week spring break. Contract will conclude on June 22 but there will be opportunities to cover vacation during the summer for daycare and to work preschool for upcoming years.
Pay: $24/hr plus Wage Enhancement
Employment is subject to a criminal record check clearance as stipulated by Licensing.
Application Deadline: open
Please forward your cover letter and resume to:
Sandy Galpin, Childcare Manager
Kitsilano Community Centre
Your application may be emailed (please use subject line: Preschool Teacher/Supervisor Applicant) to [email protected] or mailed/dropped off to: Kitsilano Community Centre 2690 Larch Street Vancouver BC V6K4K9 Attn: Sandy Galpin
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
