Early Childhood Educator-support

**Job Description: Early Childhood Educator - Support**

**Position Title**: Early Childhood Educator - Support
**Reports To**: Child Care Manager
**Location**: Clever Raven Daycare, Wachiay Friendship Centre
**Status**:July 2 - August 29 (potential to extend based on funding)
**Wage**: Minimum $26.75 + Wage Equity Enhancement top up (for ECE)

**Position Summary**:
**The Early Childhood Educator - Support** is responsible for working within the Early Years Education & Care team to provide additional support to children with identified or emerging diverse abilities. This role ensures that every child is included in all aspects of programming, contributing to a culturally safe, developmentally appropriate, diverse and welcoming environment. The **Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Support** person collaborates with the Early Years Education & Care team, families and, community workers to promote positive outcomes for all children.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Inclusive Child Support**: Provide one-on-one and small group support for children with developmental, behavioral, or other diverse abilities to ensure full participation in daily routines and activities.

**Curriculum Delivery**: Collaborate with the Early Years Education & Care team to implement a play-based, culturally grounded curriculum that reflects the health, safety and reflective interests of the children.

**Documentation & Observation**: Participate in daily observations, documentation of learning, and reflective practice to inform responsive programming.

**Health & Safety**: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment that complies with licensing regulations and Wachiay policies. Participate in daily safety checks and incident documentation as required.

**Team Collaboration**: Attend staff meetings, AHS Program Evaluation Processes (PEP), share in planning responsibilities, and provide general support to the Early Years Education & Care team in daily operations.

**Family Engagement**: Build respectful and trusting relationships with families, offering support and open communication about their child’s development and participation.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:
**Cultural Competency**: Demonstrated respect for and understanding of Indigenous cultures, values, and child-rearing practices, specifically, Aboriginal Head Start Principles and Guidelines.

**Child Development Knowledge**: Solid understanding of early childhood development, with specific awareness of inclusive practices and support strategies for children with diverse abilities.

**Teamwork & Communication**: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

**Self-Motivation & Initiative**: Able to work independently within program plans, take initiative in supporting children, and contribute positively to the overall team dynamic.

**Adaptability**: Comfortable adjusting to meet the ability of all children and the evolving requirements of the program environment.

**Education & Experience**:
**Education**: Valid Early Childhood Education Certificate to practice in BC (required),
**Additional Qualifications**: Special Needs and/or Infant Toddler certification (part of the ECCE Diploma) is preferred or equivalent experience supporting children with diverse abilities.
Completed the online _BC Early Learning Framework_ training and, familiarity with the _Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework._
**Experience**: Minimum of 2 years experience working in a licensed childcare setting, prefer experience working in an Aboriginal Head Start program.
**Certifications**: Current First Aid certification (childcare-focused) and clear Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector).

**Critical Success Factors**:
**Cultural Awareness**: Embeds cultural learning and respect into daily interactions and programming in a way that reflects the BC Early Learning Framework, Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework_,_ Aboriginal Head Start Principles and Guidelines and, Wachiay Friendship Centre values and Indigenous ways of knowing.

**Inclusive Practice**: Demonstrates the ability to foster an environment where all children feel safe, valued, and included, regardless of developmental needs.

**Professionalism**: Maintains confidentiality, meets licensing and safety standards, and upholds Wachiay policies and procedures.

**Consistency & Reliability**: Provides steady, supportive presence in the program and follows through on commitments to the team, children, and families.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $26.75 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-02