Hiring An Early Childhood Educator

2 weeks ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Nanaimo Innovation Academy Full time
HIRING—Two ECE position

  • One position is based on working 4 days a week in our IT Program. Hours from 3240.
  • One position is based on working 4 days a week in our Pre-K Program. Hours from 3240.
WAGE— We value your work

  • For ECEs, the first three training months we pay $26 per hour (including Wage Enhancement). After 3 months, the pay goes up to $29 per hour (including Wage Enhancement). Every year afterwards, we provide increases based on performance evaluations. We're looking for people who are committed to developing relationships with our kids and building on their professional development over time.
  • After 3 months, fulltime employees can opt in to our extended medical benefits program with Sunlife.
  • All staff get paid breaks
  • Six sick days
  • Free prod training six times a year and opportunities to attend conferences.
  • 14 days paid time off December, March, and August. Plus regular vacation pay.
MUST HAVES—To save you some time, please ensure you tick off all the boxes on this list to be eligible

  • Hold Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Have a current ECE Certificate and has a license in good standing that is valid in British Columbia
  • A valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
  • Uptodate record of immunizations
  • Be in adequate physical and psychological capability to work with children and carry out assigned duties
  • Have a clear Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector search, dated within six months of your commencement date with the Centre
  • Previous experience working with children in a child care/recreation setting
  • 2 Practicum or Childcare Workplace Written References
  • Up to date resume
  • Well written cover letter
NICE ADDITIONS TO HAVE—Not required, but a bonus

  • Passion for the learning outdoors
  • Bachelors' degree in related field is an asset
  • Experience, interest and/or understanding of Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, Free-Play, Forest School, and Whole Child philosophies
  • A knowledge of the local flora and fauna.
  • Food Safe Certificate
  • Class 4 Driver's License
PERSONAL QUALITIES—We're looking for creative, team players who want to help shape the Centre

  • Strong work ethic, honest, and positive team attitude
  • A professional demeanor and an interest in professional growth
  • Committed to being a lifelong learner whose passion for teaching engages and inspires children
  • A positive, outgoing, and friendly attitude towards children, parents, and other staff
  • The ability to think creatively and innovatively, with reflective practice, in order to continue to improve the Centre
  • An understanding of the issues that affect children and their families
  • The interpersonal skills necessary to work successfully within teams
  • Selfmotivated and proactive when dealing with conflicts
  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written
  • Flexibility, be open minded, and willing to work with new initiatives
  • The physical ability to perform all assigned tasks including walking, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting items
VALUES AT OUR CENTRE—High-quality, innovative childcare is at the heart of what we do.

  • Having lower ratios in our program helps us to provide more individualized care, built on positive relationships between the educators and children
  • Ensure guidance and support of children that encourages positive selfesteem, independence, and good problemsolving skills
  • Ensure positive communications with parents/guardians.
  • Experience, interest and/or understanding of Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, Free-Play, Forest School, and Whole Child philosophies
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  • Commitment to providing students access to nature and to help them understand the natural world and our responsibility to sustainability.
OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER—Some duties that are usually implied in most job descriptions

  • Contribute to the ongoing operation of the Centre.
  • Ensure the Centre meets all requirements of the Child Care Licensing Regulations on a daily basis
  • Maintain a neat, orderly and clean environment in all activity and program areas
  • With the support of the Manager, facilitate a respectful conflict resolution process when dealing with difficult staff and parent/guardian issues
  • Implement a problemsolving approach with practical solutions when faced with difficult situations
  • Must reliably maintain regular attendance and be flexible to accommodate changing schedules
  • Willingness to participate in workrelated courses, seminars and training as required
  • Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centre, staff, children and their families
  • Perform other related duties as required
If you've read this far, thanks for your thoroughness. That's a quality we look for in future employees.

If you've only scanned this post and then ask us questions that are already noted in the text above, we likely won't be a good fit for you.

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