Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Campus Services

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$5,007.00 - $5,165.00

Additional Posting Information:

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, varied 7 hour shifts starting as early as 7:45 am & ending as late as 5:00pm

Start Date

1/4/2027

End Date

12/24/2027

Employee Group:

CUPE 951 - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Other

About this Opportunity

University of Victoria Child Care is seeking an outstanding Early Childhood Educator to join our team in a full-time, temporary ECE Float position.

UVic Child Care has nine full day child care programs for children ranging in age from infancy to pre-kindergarten. Our ECE Float educators are valued members of our team and work alongside our regular educators providing relief staffing.UVic Child Care pedagogy aligns with the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019). We offer a qualified, supportive and inspiring environment and excellent mentorship for educators who are new to the field, or experienced educators who are keen to learn alongside other educators and deepen their practice.

Salary starts at $32.94 per hour plus the BC Government ECE Wage Enhancement, which pays an additional $4.00 per hour ($36.94 per hour total). Post probationary rate of pay is $33.98 per hour plus ECE Wage Enhancement ($37.98 per hour total).

Benefits and Perks:

- Comprehensive medical benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program




- Payment in lieu of Pension, Basic Life Insurance and Dental Care Benefits
- Access to health and wellness tools and resources to support you in finding work-life balance
- Generous paid leave for vacation, illness, as well as unavoidable appointments
- Diverse range of learning and development opportunities
- Sustainability initiatives including discounted transit passes and a pedestrian and bike friendly campus
- Balanced seven hour work day that includes both paid and unpaid breaks
- The positionis full-time with thepossibility of the term being extended.

*Please note that a current BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate issued through the BC ECE Registry is required for this position.

For additional questions regarding this posting please contact: Kim Ainsworth, Director, Child Care at [email protected] or (250) 721-6656.

Job Summary

University of Victoria (UVic) Child Care provides on-campus, innovative, creative, inspiring, and responsive early learning and care to young children of UVic full-time students, staff and faculty. The pedagogy for all UVic child care programs is founded on the BC Ministry of Child Care and Education’s BC Early Learning Framework (2019) and the Common Worlds Framework.

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE)



works as a member of the child care team providing early learning and care to children who are aged 30 months to school aged (three to five year olds). The ECE works in ratio in the program under the supervision of the ECE Supervisor or Program Manager and follows UVic Child Care pedagogy, ethos and policies; the BC Early Learning Framework; the ECEBC Code of Ethics; BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act; and Child Care Licensing Regulations.

All staff who work in UVic Child Care must be immunized in accordance with the childhood immunization schedule The ECE must also possess sufficient stamina for full-time work in a busy full day child care centre. The position is physically demanding and includes lifting up to 15 kg, crouching, squatting, bending, standing for long periods of time, supervising outdoor play, walking, and sitting on floor. Please note that our child care programs spend several hours a day outdoors year round.

Job Requirements

Experience:

Entry level experience for BC certified Early Childhood Educator with demonstrated experience implementing the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019) in a group child care setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Demonstrated ability to apply the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act and BC Child Care Licensing Regulations into practice.
- Demonstrated ability and strong interest integrating the BC Early Learning Framework (BC Government, 2019) in a child care program including program planning, inquiry work and creating pedagogical narrations.
- Strong guidance skills for working with children in an inclusive environment.
- Demonstrated skills for working collaboratively within

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria