Early Childhood Educators I and II’s

List of Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Early Childhood Education program
• Previous work experience in a licensed childcare program would be an asset
• Knowledge of ɬaʔamɩn culture and ʔayʔaǰuθəm preferred
• Individuals with Indigenous ancestry preferred.
• Successful Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Recent TB test
• Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License and acceptable Driver’s Abstract would be an asset
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
• Food Safe certification, or willingness to obtain

List of Duties

• Plans, prepares, and carries out developmentally appropriate programs and activities
• Works as a team player in implementing daily activities – art, songs, games, stories etc.
• Conducts activities with children on an individual and group basis
• Follows assigned duties related to the daily routines (outdoor play, snack/lunch, rest time, toileting, etc)
• Supports cultural aspects of programming and employs ʔayʔaǰuθəm words and phrases to the best of their ability
• Complies with program policies and procedures
• Monitors children’s safety and well-being
• Ensures every child’s development needs are met and works collaboratively with the Indigenous
• Supported Child Development (ISCD) team, as needed, in doing so.
• Reads and respects any ISCD individual plan for a child in their program
• Maintains constant supervision of the children in indoor/outdoor activities and during rest periods
• Ensures guidance, discipline and behaviour expectations are consistent
• Attends to children’s physical needs while applying good hygiene practices and keeps program facilities and equipment safe and clean
• Fosters open communication with families/caregivers and other team members, documents, and maintains records as directed
• Welcomes and greets all parents and children daily
• Communicates child’s progress with parent/caregiver and any needs or concerns discerned
• Communicates program activities to families
• Orients families into program when designated to do so
• Maintains program records – attendance, communication log, child observations, incident reports, etc.
• Signs-in and out accurately every work day
• Submits accurate timesheets on time
• Submits leave requests within the required timelines
• Communicates absence to manager before scheduled start time
• Supports all early childhood programs and initiatives and performs other related duties as required
• May be required to attend meetings
• May be designated to attend professional development training
• May provide direction to ECE I workers, summer students, and/or volunteers
• May mentor practicum students
• Supports the team to meet the requirements of Childcare Program Licensing
• Abides by provincial child care regulations
• Works within the ECEBC Code of Ethics
• Abides by Tla’amin Nation early childhood policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to the program’s children, families, and staff
• Reports any concerns or issues to the manager related to program delivery, child well-being, and licensing regulations.