Junior Kindergarten Early Childhood Educator

**Junior Kindergarten ECE**

**Start Date**:March 24, 2025

**Hours**:Monday to Friday from 8:00 - 4:00

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as an Early Childhood Educator? Aspengrove is one of Canada’s leading independent co-educational JK - 12 day schools, serving Vancouver Island. We are an established IB Continuum World School with a reputation for excellence and innovation. We are now seeking applicants for the role of **Junior Kindergarten ECE Support Educator.** This is your opportunity to join a team of committed, professional Early Childhood Educators.

At our Early Learning Centre you will find a diverse group of educators working together in a positive and professional environment. We are nestled among 40 acres, offering families a dynamic Junior Kindergarten experience that includes Music, French, Library, PE, Nature School and more. We would love to welcome you to our team.

We value Early Childhood Educators and are committed to offering competitive wages and benefits that reflect our appreciation of your hard work and dedication.
- Competitive wages starting at $29/hr (inclusive of $6 per hour WE subsidy)
- 4 Weeks paid vacation (1 Winter, 1 Spring and 2 Summer)
- 8hr shifts that include 30 minute breaks
- Paid sick days, personal days and appointments
- Professional development opportunities
- Regular team building experiences and tokens of appreciation
- Group Medical and Dental Plan and EAP
- Group Life insurance program and Group Dependent Life insurance program
- Group Critical Illness insurance plan
- Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment plan
- 4% of the Employee’s salary to the Society’s Group Registered Retirement Savings plan, upon an equal contribution to the Society’s Group RRSP Plan by the employee
- Tuition Discount

**Qualifications**:

- Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Clear Criminal Record Check
- Two Practicum or Childcare Workplace Written References
- Must be a current Canadian resident, legally entitled to work in Canada
- Up-to-date record of immunizations

**Additions—Not required**:

- Bachelors' degree in related field
- IB training or experience
- Experience with Google, Seesaw and MySchool technology
- Food Safe Certificate

**General expectations**:

- Commitment to excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care including on-going professional development
- Programming that supports and promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Confidentiality of all information related to the Centre, staff, children and their families
- Contribute to the on-going operation of the Centre
- Knowledge of Licensing regulations; ensuring the Centre meets all requirements on a daily basis
- Be reliable and punctual
- Be physically capable (able to sit on the floor, move up and down with ease, bend and stoop to meet children’s eye level)
- Have an understanding that working hours may occasionally require extending beyond the scheduled 8hr shift (i.e. staff meetings, Early Learning Fair)
- Individualized care, built on positive relationships between educators and children
- Guidance and support of children that encourages positive self-esteem, independence, and good problem-solving skills
- Commitment to providing students access to nature with ample time spent outdoors
- Positive relationships with parents and/or guardians
- Neat, organized and clean environment in all activity and program areas
- Commitment to a positive, fun and engaged work environment with colleagues

**Role specific expectations**
- Plan and implement Winter, Spring and Summer programming
- Plan and implement JK PE activities
- Contribute to JK report cards
- Document JK student’s learning and development
- Participate in Early Years events outside of working hours (i.e. Early Learning Fair/Staff Meetings)

We thank all interested parties. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-24