3-5 ECE

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare program with children 3 to 5 years old
• Creative, open minded and team oriented
• Valid Early Childhood Educator License issued by the BC ECE Registry
• Special Needs ECE & IT an asset
• Valid First Aid/CPR and Food Safe
• Clear CRC upon hire
• Good knowledge and awareness of BC ELF and Reggio inspired practice
• Good knowledge and understanding of child development
• Effective guiding and caring skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Second language in Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Hindi and Punjabi and asset

Key Responsibilities:

• Use team approach to plan, implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate, Reggio inspired, inclusive and high-quality program for children ages 3 to 5
• Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of children
• Guide and assist children in the development of daily care routines
• Establish & maintain good communication and rapport with parents and caregivers
• Light housekeeping to ensure program facilities and equipment are safe and clean
• May supervise and co-ordinate the activities of Early Childhood Educator Assistants
• Participate in ongoing internal and external professional development

Salary & Benefits:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 35hrs/week between the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm
• Type:  Short term full time from January 6, 2025 to July 31, 2026.
• Wage: $22.11 - $23.68/hr dependent upon qualifications plus 4% vacation pay and $6.00/hr MCFD Wage Enhancement
• Benefits: Professional development opportunities

Additional Notes:

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) operates a 32 space childcare centre located at Fraser and Marine Drive. We are seeking a creative, caring and dedicated 3 to 5 ECE to cover a maternity leave.

As a non-for-profit organization, Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) childcare programs are committed to the BC Early Learning Framework, focusing on the areas of Well-being and Belonging: Exploration and Creativity; Languages and Literacies; Social Responsibility and Diversity.

We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters, a sense of belonging, opportunities for learning, collaboration, empowerment, creativity, and innovation.

We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for interviews. No phone calls please.