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Department: Child, Youth and Family Services

Location: Saanich Peninsula

Days/Hours of work: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Compensation: $27.91 -$29.37 per hour including $4.00 wage enhancement

ABOUT POSITION:

Reporting to the Facility Site Supervisor, the Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator, supports and strengthens our Teen Education and Motherhood (TEAM) program. Offered in partnership with School District 63 at the Individual Learning Centre Saanichton campus and at Beacon Little Stars in West Saanich; these programs provide quality childcare for young parents who are attending school and to community families. The Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator has a fundamental role in providing these services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality childcare and programming to children enrolled in the program
• Follow guidance received from the Facility Site Supervisor of the TEAM programs
• Demonstrate team work to create and maintain an inclusive program and childcare environment
• Provide a safe, accepting and supportive environment while engaging both the children and families in the program
• Role model safe practices, caregiving and learning opportunities for parents
• Maintain the safety and well-being of all children and families enrolled in the program
• Use developmentally appropriate practice to plan, implement and evaluate a range of activities
• Provide parents with current updates on the program and their children’s progress/development, using a variety of communication mediums
• Assist children in a manner that support their on-going success
• Provide nutritionally valuable foods for the children following Food Safe standards and guidelines
• Be aware of and follow the TEAM program's philosophies and policies, while also being aware of families' philosophies to provide inclusive, safe and culturally aware programming and care
• Adhere to BC Child Care Regulations and School Legislation
• Be aware of and strive to maintain the policies and procedures created and implemented by Beacon Community Services
• Report any concerns to the Facility Site Supervisor of the TEAM programs
• Attend to daily housekeeping of the centre

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 
  ECE certificate or working towards
• A valid assistant, ECE or ITE, BC license to practice
• Valid First Aid certificate, as outlined by Child Care Regulations (to be renewed upon expiry)
• Minimum of 40 professional development hours every 5 years as outlined by license to practice standards

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Previous experience working with children, families and working within child care settings
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• An energetic, nurturing and sensitive attitude that encourages development
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
• Ability to maintain professional composure and attitude, even in high stress situations
• A demeanor that creates safe, trusting relationships with clients

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely on is critical to us. Accordingly:

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.

• All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Vaccination is a requirement in some of our facilities. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.