Early Childhood Educator

Title: Early Childhood Educator
Department: Community Programs, Daycare
Status: Full-time Regular or Casual
Pay Grid: Professional ($20.90 to $29.45 per hour)
Reporting to: Manager of Childcare Services

Summary of Duties:
Under the direction of the Manager of Childcare Services the Early Childhood Educator and/or Assistant
ensures the well-being of all children and provides support with the educational program delivery.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

• Develop, implement and lead programs and activities for children.
• Provide quality care by guiding, encouraging, and supervising children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring children’s safety and well-being at all times.
• Ensure all operational policies are established and followed in accordance with the Provincial
• Child Care Licensing Board, and Community Care Facility Act.
• Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate, activities and experiences in harmony with the center’s philosophy.
• Ensure guidance of children’s behavior that encourages positive self-concept.
• Keep up to date with early childhood education and advocacy developments.
• Assist in housekeeping duties to ensure facilities and equipment are neat, safe and clean/sanitized.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

• Previous experience is an asset, performing responsibilities listed above including case management, social work/social welfare, family studies, infant mental health, early childhood development, and/or special education.
• Early Childhood Educator certification with an infant and toddler specialization.
• Possession of a valid Early Childhood Educator license or a willingness to obtain.
• Understanding of Lil’wat culture & language an asset.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams.
• Motivated self-starter and with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly professional in all aspects of business, presentation and interaction with all stakeholders,
• clients, and Members.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the center’s children, their parents, and
• staff.
• Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable sector).