We’re Hiring

Employment Type:Part Time

Hours Per Week:20

Working Hours:8:30am to 1:30pm

Type of Child Care:Preschool

Position Start:As soon as possible
Early Childhood Educator (ECE)Sidney Preschool is a Parent Participation Co-operative Preschool that runs Monday through Thursday, 9am to 1pm, with 3 and 4 year olds in a high adult:child ratio environment.We are looking for a dedicated person who can nurture our children, inspire our families, and become part of our community.  Experience in a co-operative or non-profit environment is an asset.Working collectively with the ECEA, the ECE will implement a play-based curriculum.Benefits:

• 7 Paid Sick Days/year,
• Centre closure between Christmas and New Years, Spring Break and all statutory holidays
• Paid Parent Board meetings and VICPA meetings

Requirements:

• ECE Certificate, Diploma or Degree;
• Current BC ECE registry certificate of practice;
• Current Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR;
• Current Immunizations, including COVID-19
• Familiarity with the BC Early learning Framework and Code of Ethics
• Clear criminal record check
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work collaboratively
• An interest in child led curriculum
• A commitment to inclusive practice
• Sensitivity to relationship and to supporting children’s emotional well being, health and safety
• Professional communicator

Duties and responsibilitiesProgram Practice and Early Education

• Planning daily child care activities
• Individualized observation and documentation of children’s daily activities
• Ensure guidance of children’s behaviour that encourages positive self-concept
• Ensure the child’s environment is healthy and safe

Administration

• Communicate with parents with questions or concerns
• Attend Vancouver Island Coop Preschool Association (VICPA) monthly
• Attend Parent Executive and Board meetings monthly

Please visit our website at sidneypreschool.com for more information.Qualifications:Basic ECERequired Experience:1 Year of experience considered an asset, but not necessary.

Qualifications:Basic ECE

Years Experience Required:1

Required Experience:
1 year experience would be an asset, but is not necessary.Cooperative or Not-for-profit experience is an asset, but is not necessary.

Salary & Benefits:$25 per hour4 weeks of paid holiday during Christmas break and Spring Break, plus all statutory holidays are paid.

DetailsName of Facility:Sidney PreschoolRegion:Vancouver Island Health AuthorityContact Info:Eleanor Tansidneypreschoolteacher@gmail.comAddress:2410 Malaview AveSidney, BCV8L 2G3Website:sidneypreschool.comPosted On:October 12th, 2021

Application InformationClosing Date:November 5th, 2021Instructions:Please email CV to sidneypreschoolteacher@gmail.com with your expression of interest.