Early Childhood Educator Supervisor

Organizational Unit - University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Campus Services - Location - University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date - Ongoing until filled - Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. - FTE - 1.0 - Salary Grade - $4,880.00 - $5,032.00 - Additional Posting Information: - N/A - Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable. - Classification - PB10 - Hours of Work - Monday to Friday, varied shifts between 7:45 am - 5:00 pm - Start Date - 3/10/2025 - End Date - 4/1/2026 - Employee Group: - CUPE 951 - Term - # of Hires Needed - 1 - Category - Other - About this Opportunity University of Victoria Child Care is seeking an outstanding, experienced Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our team in a full-time (35 hours per week), temporary ECE Supervisor position for one of our 30 months to school aged (3 - 5 year olds) full-day child care programs. UVic Child Care Services educators are passionate leaders and advocates for the field, who uphold very high standards and provide strong mentorship to ECEs new to the field. At UVic Child Care Services: We provide a free in-house professional development program in which we work with our Pedagogist who guides inquiry work and research projects, and provides resources to support educator learning. - Our educators have published journal articles, held exhibits and presented at a number of conferences and workshops. - Our pedagogy, inquiry work and research align with the BC Early Learning Framework (2019). We practice the Common Worlds Framework approach, which considers our ethical relations with others in the Anthropocene **Benefits and Perks** UVic compensation and benefits are competitive with: - Comprehensive medical benefits and Employee and family assistance program - Payment in lieu of Pension, Basic Life Insurance and Dental Care Benefits - Access to health and wellness tools and resources to support you in finding work-life balance - Generous paid leave for vacation, illness, as well as unavoidable appointments - Diverse range of learning and development opportunities - Sustainability initiatives including discounted transit passes and a pedestrian and bike friendly campus - Balanced work day that includes both paid and unpaid breaks - Vacation and paid annual holiday closure entitlement is prorated on the basis of annual full-time entitlement **Note: In addition to the posted salary ECEs are also paid $4.00 per hour for the BC Provincial Government ECE Wage Enhancement for eligible hours (see the ECE Wage Enhancement Guidelines for more information). Current salary $34.62 per hour + ECE WE $4.00 per hour = $38.62 per hour total** This position is for a 13 month temporary term, with a possibility of the term being extended. **Please note that a current Early Childhood Educator Certificate issued through the BC ECE Registry is required for this position.** - Job Summary University of Victoria (UVic) Child Care provides on-campus, innovative, creative, inspiring, and responsive early learning and care to young children of UVic full-time students, staff and faculty. The pedagogy for all UVic child care programs is founded on the BC Ministry of Child Care and Education’s BC Early Learning Framework (2019) and the Common Worlds Framework. The Early Childhood Educator Supervisor (ECE Supervisor) leads a child care team providing early learning and care to children who are aged 30 months to pre-Kindergarten (three to five year olds). The ECE Supervisor works in ratio with the children and assumes overall responsibility for the child care program’s operation, and pedagogy ensuring that the program aligns with the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019); the ECEBC Code of Ethics; BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act; and Child Care Licensing Regulations. All staff who work in UVic Child Care Services must be immunized in accordance with the childhood immunization schedule. The ECE must also possess sufficient stamina for full-time work in a busy full day child care centre. The position is physically demanding and includes lifting up to 15 kg, crouching, squatting, bending, standing for long periods of time, supervising outdoor play, walking, and sitting on floor. Please note that our child care programs spend several hours a day outdoors year round. - Job Requirements **Experience**: Minimum of two years’ experience working as a certified Early Childhood Educator in a leadership position, with demonstrated experience implementing the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019). **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**: - Demonstrated leadership skills in building and maintaining collaborative relationships within a team environment and with other professionals. - Demonstrated ability to set goals and objectives and implement plans within set timelines. - Excellent organizational skills. - Demonstrated e