Early Childhood Educator

Inquiring Little Minds/ Saltair Childcare Society
Early Childhood Educator and Infant Toddler Educator
Wage from: $23.87- $26.61 per hour plus WE.
Full Time: 30 to 40 hrs/wk.
Permanent - full-time position

**About Inquiring Little Minds**:
Inquiring Little Minds has been providing childcare services in British Columbia for the past 13 years, since 2011. We are hoping to expand, by opening more centres in other parts of our community and province. Our centres provide a warm and nurturing environment, with focus on providing reliable, trustworthy and respectful services to meet the needs of the families and children in our communities that require childcare.

ILM facilities are dedicated to the provision of safe, well-managed childcare services for children that are provided by full and part-time, qualified staff. ILM's goal is to stimulate emotional growth, independent growth, intellectual growth, physical growth, and social growth amongst its charges. We follow curriculum based programs exposing children to age appropriate developmental practice.

Our centres have beautiful outdoor spaces and nearby parks where the children are able to explore nature and learn through play. We offer great wages, paid educational upgrades, a great team to work with, medical and dental benefits and having so many centres there are lots of opportunities to advance in the company.

**About the job**:
We are looking for **Early Childhood Educators certified in BC** to complete our team at our **ILM- Merecroft Location in Campbell River**. We need those who understand the importance of providing families with quality childcare.

Please note this position is not eligible for BC PNP support.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Comply with all Early Childhood Registry Requirements for renewal or issuance of their Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
- Have a working knowledge of Licensing regulations.
- Work cooperatively, respectively.
- Work with children, parents, staff, and volunteers on an individual and group basis.
- Have a clear understanding of best practices relating to the development and care of children.
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members.
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.

**Qualifications**:

- A valid ECE or ITE Certificate in British Columbia.
- A valid First Aid Certificate, an asset
- Criminal Record Check or wiliness to obtain it.

**Work Location**: In person

**Position Start**: March 2025

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.87-$32.61 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Campbell River, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- BC ECE or ITE Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person