Early Childhood Educator

3 months ago

Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time

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Working within the Early Childhood Education (ECE) department, Under the direction of the Daycare Supervisor, the Early Childhood Educator will provide hands-on childcare to children in Seabird Island Band’s Early Childhood Education programs, in accordance with all childcare licensing requirements and the philosophies, policies, and objectives established by Seabird Island Band Management.

The successful applicant will provide high-quality, inclusive childcare that emphasizes emotional, physical, spiritual, cognitive and social development by offering individualized and group activities.

**WORK THAT MATTERS**

We believe in providing a caring environment for children and being a support system for their family. The Daycare team strives to meet each individual child’s needs for their development.

We operate as an Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve enhanced program that encompasses the seven components of Head Start: health, nutrition, parent & family involvement, Stō:ló culture & Halq’eméylem language, social support, education, and special needs inclusion.

We are located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**BENEFITS & PERKS**
- Extended health and dental benefits,
- Accrued vacation and sick time.
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
- Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
- Casual dress code

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**

**Child Care**:

- Provide developmentally and culturally appropriate activities and experiences for the children.
- Assist with meals and snacks, ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Provide a safe (emotionally and physically) and healthy environment with flexible routines. Provide direct supervision of children, ensuring developmentally appropriate experiences.
- Encourage parental involvement in children’s learning.
- Ability to honor individuality, diversity and children's emerging interests within community and family contexts.
- Aid in the development of peer relationships, social behavior and supporting a child’s resilience.
- Records Keeping and Attendance Tracking:

- Maintain attendance for children.
- Follow the procedures for maintaining health records and for administrating medication.
- Immediately report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Daycare Supervisor, and record such incidents in the communications book.
- Immediately report all cases of (suspected) child abuse and or neglect to the Daycare Supervisor and /or follow the policy for reporting.
- Assist in and participate in field trips.
- Contribute to the ongoing operation of the center.
- Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
- Follow licensing regulations.

**Other Duties**
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Manager, Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Chief & Council.

**WHAT YOU BRING**

**Qualifications**
- Early Childhood Education Certificate and current license to practice required.
- Infant/Toddler Certification is required.
- Experience working with children in an Early Childhood Education environment is an asset.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of early intervention, child development, family centered practice and community-based services required.
- Working knowledge of appropriate assessment tools is required.
- Extensive knowledge of social-economic issues affecting urban Aboriginal children and families on and off reserve is an asset.
- Excellent coordination and time management skills required.
- Ability to follow through with tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Physically & emotionally capable of carrying out the duties of this position while maintaining a positive and nonjudgmental attitude.

**Cultural Competency**:

- Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.
- Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities.

**Preferred**
- Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.
- Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Island’s culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics

**Working / Special Conditions**
- Initial and ongoing commitment to the values and guidelines of Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band), including our policies, procedures, standards of practice, and laws, is essential. This commitment supports our collective work, the community, and the responsibilities of this role.

**Reports to: Daycare Supervisor**

**Pre-employment screening**

Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record chec

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