Early Childhood Educator

School District No. 83 is presently seeking for

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

**THE DISTRICT**:
The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is a widely dispersed district which includes the five major communities of Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, Enderby, and Armstrong. The school district provides educational support for 5,900 K-12 students in twenty-two schools with a professional staff of more than 1,200 employees. The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is committed to enhancing a positive work environment for staff and a dynamic and supportive educational experience for students.

**Job Summary**:
Under the direction and supervision of the District Principal or designate, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) leads before or after school care and works in partnership with the Kindergarten teacher in the classroom. Knowledge of early childhood education is essential to this position.

**Seamless Day Model**:
The Seamless Day Model allows primary school children to attend child care in the Kindergarten classroom with a team of Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and the classroom teacher. The morning ECE greets the children and implements the early care and learning program with the children. The ECE remains with the children and the Kindergarten classroom while collaborating with the classroom teacher in the design of programs and environments, engaging with the Early Learning Framework. The afternoon ECE begin their shift mid-day, allowing for staff overlap and leads the after school care early learning program. This model is designed to enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development and benefits from the professional expertise of primary teachers and early childhood educators working together.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:
Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.

Supports the transition of information between children, families, and classroom colleagues (second ECE and Kindergarten teacher).

Plans, coordinates and leads a quality licensed school-age group child care program for early primary students.

Collaborates with the Kindergarten teacher, second ECE and other school staff to create a seamless transition for children moving between the child care program and the school day.

With the classroom colleagues, plans and maintains a learning environment that promotes the health, security and well-being of children.

Supports budget preparation and purchase and maintenance of supplies and materials.

Attends meetings as requested.

Maintains statistics for child care reports.

Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.

Understands and acts in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC.

Maintains familiarity with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) / Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Completes ongoing professional development and maintains ECE Certificate to Practice.

The above job description reflects the principal functions of the job. Other comparable or transient duties which are within the areas of knowledge and skills required by the job description, may also be assigned.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:
Completed Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma as an Early Childhood Educator. Preference given to those with a degree.

Valid Childsafe first aid certificate.

Clear criminal record check and up to date Immunizations as required by the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

Current Early Childhood Educator's Certificate to Practice from the BC government's ECE Registry.

A minimum of 3 years of recent experience within a licensed child care setting.

Demonstrated knowledge of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework

Experience creating, organizing, planning and implementing an early learning program.

Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children.

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, ability to work with mínimal supervision.

**Desirable Qualifications and Experience**:
Degree in ECE.

Membership with the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC).

Able to work with Pedagogical Narration as described in the Early Learning Framework.

Understanding of the ethics of Early Childhood Education as described in the ECEBC Code of Ethics.

**THE PROCESS**:
We thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

S.D. 83 - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER