Early Childhood Educator

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

CASUAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE)

**Duties**:
Ensure that the programs are developed and maintained in alignment with BC Early Learning Framework and Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework.

Work with a pedagogy of listening to observe, reflect, dialogue, document, guide learning, plan and implement curriculum.

Engage with the practice of Pedagogical Narration as a holistic tool through which children's learning processes are made visible as educators observe, document, and interpret children’s daily experiences and share these interpretations in a narrative format with the children, their parents, colleagues, and community.

Collaborate 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.

Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.

Create, organize, and maintain a warm and inviting leaning environment.

Set up and take down daily, or as necessary, program materials and equipment. Keep materials and equipment in good repair, or request work orders to do so.

Purchase program food and supplies as needed within a budget.

Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard. Understand and act in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC

Attends meetings as requested.

Complete ongoing professional development and maintain ECE Certificate to Practice.

Work within District commitments to equity, anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion.

**Required Qualifications & Experience**:
Completed Post-Secondary Diploma as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE, IT, SN)

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 a part of a team with colleagues, parents and children

**Hours of Work & Salary**:
Shifts vary from 4 to 7 hours per day, between 6:45am and 7:00pm, Monday - Friday, while school school is in session

**Hourly Rate**: $33.53 per hour

**Application Process**:
About New Westminster Schools

As one of the fastest growing districts in Metro-Vancouver, we are working hard to support a diverse and very connected community of students, staff, and families throughout our schools. We currently have eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, three alternate programs, two Provincial Online Learning options (a teacher-guided Home Learners Program for K-8 and Online Learning options for 9-12), and continuing education options. For the younger learners we also offer a combination of StrongStart programs, childcare options, and a pilot pre-school.

We are passionate about innovation, as we strive to create learning opportunities and environments that support and inspire all students, staff, and families in our community. Through collaboration we are transforming learning experiences, to ensure that New Westminster Schools is a place where everyone loves to learn.

Our district is deeply commitment to building meaningful relationships, as we work to address the barriers that some people in our school communities face. This includes actively working to address issues around diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, mental health and wellbeing, and food security for students and families.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.