Full-time 3-5 Early Childhood Educator

We are currently seeking a Full-time 3-5 Educator at our Grandview Terrace Child Care Society location. We are a successful not-for-profit provider located in Woodland Drive, Vancouver, and have been serving the Grandview-Woodland community since 1973. This position requires a high energy, enthusiastic person with a positive attitude and a passion for supporting and advocating for children and families with a wide range of needs. For more information please visit our website at:  www.grandviewterracechildcare.com

Required Experience:

• Current BC ECE License to Practice Certificate   
• Current First Aid Certification
• Written verification of healthy physical and mental health as stated by a qualified physician
• Clear criminal record check
• Able to communicate well in English, verbally and in writing
• Minimum one (1) year experience of working with children aged 2.5-5 years
• Able to work 7 hours/day with rotating shifts
• Asset: knowledge and understanding of Reggio Emilia philosophy and practice

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to work in an inclusive program that meets the needs of individual children
• Demonstrate strong team work skills
• Maintain effective communication with families,  the staff team  and community resource organizations
• Show value and respect for the ideals, expectations, culture and concerns of every family in the center
• Ability to plan, carry out and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children using modelling, observing, questioning, reflecting, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques 
• Ensures a healthy and safe environment

Salary & Benefits:

Salary - $21.61/hour (7 hours/day) + $4.00 ECE Wage Enahancement 

Benefits – 100% employer paid Dental, Extended Health Benefits, Life Insurance and ADD, Medical Services Plan

Vacation entitlement – 4% of earnings first year, increasing to 3 weeks after first year

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities 

Work and collaborate in the Britannia Community Services Child Care Hub

Additional Notes:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Britannia Child Care Services Hub is an equal opportunity employer, pursuing diversity and valuing what diversity brings to the workplace. This position is open to applicants of any gender.

Child Care Services Centre Hub staffs are members of the BCGEU.