Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant (filled)

Location

Courtenay, BC | Canada

Job description

Posted August 4, 2023

Wage is per HSA Community Sub-sector Grid 21 + ECE-WE with ECE credential (commensurate with education and experience) Status: Part-time (6.00 hours/week) (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons) subject to change based on enrollment

Program: JumpStart Preschool
Location: Courtenay Elementary School

Start date: September 5, 2023 (TBD)
Position End Date: June 27, 2024
Closing date: August 24, 2023
Posting #: 2023-08-18-01

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Coordinator, implement daily schedules for children attending Jump Start. This will include all program components typically associated with a quality preschool environment: circle time, story time, free play, small group and individual activity, arts and crafts, snack time, music, etc. The specific programming and schedule that are developed will be the responsibility of the Program Coordinator, in collaboration with the Assistnt, family and SCD Consultant.

Qualifications:
Early Childhood Educator certification, and at least five years’ experience in a community family-centred childcare setting

Responsibilities:

• Verbal communication skills that are empathetic and articulate.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Willingness to participate in agency community engagement activities such as the annual Telethon fundraiser and community engagement
• Availability to work outside of standard office hours
• Vehicle that meets ICBC annual inspection standards, and valid Driver’s License
• A criminal record check will be required

Benefits:

Offering an environment where team members can thrive and progress in their career is a part of the culture of the CVCDA. We strive to be a progressive employer incorporating best practice and training relevant to each employee’s position.

In recruiting our team, we are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and connectedness both within our agency and our community. We value the unique contributions that each of our team members bring in terms of their experiences, education, disability, culture, ethnicity, race, nation of origin, gender identity and expression, age, languages spoken, religion, and beliefs.

We look forward to your application for the position and the possibility of having you join our CVCDA family!

Notice: Employees of the CVCDA are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID19 and will be required to obtain boosters as necessary and set out by agency policy.

All applications will be held in confidence, given serious consideration, and acknowledged via an email receipt.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter following these instructions:

1. A resume that summarizes your relevant professional, academic and volunteer experiences.
2. A cover letter that shares your professional interests and passions, and why this opportunity is of particular interest and a potential good fit for you.

Email your resume and references in PDF format (cover letter and resume combined in one document, with your name as the document name) to: Cindy Xavier, Executive Director , Comox Valley Child Development Association, cindy@cvcda.ca and HR Administrator, Michelle Erikson, michelle@cvcda.ca

Please email cindy@cvcda.ca with questions pertaining to this opportunity.

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