Infant and Toddler Centre Childcare Worker

Required Experience:

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age and eligible to work in Canada
• Early Childhood Educator & Infant and Toddler License to Practice required
• Must have or be willing to get a Criminal Record Check Clearance Letter
• Experience working in a licensed Infant & Toddler program
• Current First Aid certificate required
• Strong program planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills required
• Understanding of Emergent Curriculum/Reggio Emilia Philosophy
• Ability to work within a multicultural/intercultural environment
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Preference is given to candidates who are members of the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Key Responsibilities:

Job Overview

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Apply contemporary Early Childhood practices within a Reggio Emilia inspired program
• Work with a team to plan and implement a quality program for young children, maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families and colleagues.
• Be familiar with the expectations and requirements of Community Care Licensing
• Support each child’s holistic development using the BC Early Learning Framework
• Demonstrate understanding of and respect for the competency of young children
• Be aware of and work within the ECEBC Code of Ethics
• Participate in ongoing professional development

Salary & Benefits:

Job Details

Salary: $20.92-$22.50+$6 Wage Enhancement per hour for ECE certified staff * (subject to improvement)

Extended health and dental benefits

Pension Plan

Schedule: Sept to April 14 hours per week (2 days per week, 7-8 hour shifts between 7:15-6)

May-Aug 35 hours per week (*subject to change)

Start date: September 3rd 2024

Location: Collingwood Neighbourhood House Infant & Toddler Centre (5288 Joyce Street)

This is a unionized position covered by a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 1936.

Additional Notes:

Department Overview

The Early Years department at CNH promotes and delivers quality of care and age appropriate services and programs to children and families in the Renfrew Collingwood Community.  We value rewarding partnerships with the families and children we serve.  We believe that every child has the right to play and learn in a safe and nurturing environment and that parents should be able to access affordable, high quality, publicly funded, community delivered services, that meet the needs of the family.