School DistrictNo. 22 (Vernon) is currentlyaccepting applications for District Early Childhood Educator Assistants (ECE-A) to support our early learningcare facilities. This position is 28 hours per week, 10 month position. Anticipated shifts are Mon/Wed/Fri 7:00 am - 8:30 am & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Tues 7:00 am - 11:30 am & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Thurs from 7:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Grade 12 plus successful completion of at least one course of a basic early childhood education training program through a recognized educational institution in child development, child guidance, or child health, safety, and nutrition.
- Current Early Childhood Educator Assistant License to Practice from the BC Government’s ECE Registry.
- A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience working with preschool and/or school-aged children.
- Valid Child Safe first aid certificate.
- Clear criminal record check and evidence of compliance with the province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs as required by the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Assists with the implementation of age-appropriate activities for before and after school care in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives.
- Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families and school aged children.
- Supports the transition of information between children, families, and classroom colleagues (ECE and Kindergarten teacher).




- Collaborates with the ECE and school staff to create a seamless transition for children moving between the child care program and the school day.
- With the classroom colleagues, maintains a learning workplace that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
- Understands and acts in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district. Ministry of Education and Child Care, Child Care Licensing Regulation and WorkSafeBC.
- Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation and its application in Early Years settings and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

SHIFT: Subject to change based upon child care program needs

Additional Work Required:

- One week (5 days) prior to the first day of the school year. Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.
- Non-Instructional Days and Administrative Day: Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.
- Early Dismissal Days (including Kindergarten Gradual Entry period): Schedule to include up to 8 hours of work between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm.

WAGE: $28.99

This position is unionized, CUPE local 5523.

While we thank all thosewho apply, only shortlistedcandidateswith will be contactedand preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

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