POSTED: October 2, 2024

CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, October 9, 2024

COMPETITION # SS-2024-64

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

Permanent

Hollyburn Elementary

Effective Immediately

1 position

29.5 hours/week

Possible schedule:

11:36AM 6:00PM

Position includes ECE Wage Enhancement ($4 per hour) for the child care portion of the shift

Salary starts at $31.24/hr at Step 1*The position and hours are subject to change based on enrolment*Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the District Vice Principal/School Administrator, the Early Childhood Educator, leads the before and after school care program for kindergarten and primary aged students; and works alongside of the classroom teacher during the school day. This position works collaboratively with the primary teachers to facilitate the seamless day for kindergarten and primary students. The ECE collaborates with the classroom teacher in the design of programs and environments which will enhance childrens cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca . Required Qualifications and Experience: Grade 12 Graduation

Post-Secondary Education as an Early Childhood Educator (two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma)

Minimum of two years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator, in addition to experience acquired in obtaining Certificate-to-Practice

Experience must include working in a licensed early years program and may include before/after school care program.

Have and maintain BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate to Practice through the ECE Registry

Experience creating, organizing, planning and implementing for an early learning program as well as applying the BC Early Learning Framework

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team including district and school staff, parents and children.

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

Some knowledge of standard office equipment including computers for instructional use

Ability to physically be able to perform all aspects of the position OR an equivalent combination of training and experienceDesirable Qualifications and Experience : Registration with Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC)

Diploma/Degree in ECE

Able to work with Pedagogical Narration as described in the BC Early Learning Framework

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process. West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca. We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a consent for Criminal Record Search to permit a criminal record review.