Early Childhood Educator+

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRES (VSOCC)

Early Childhood Educator

EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES! The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) understands that children are competent, capable, and will reach their full potential when they actively participate in their own play and learning. We encourage and support children’s natural curiosity and foster diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environments where healthy play is encouraged.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer:

• market-leading wages commensurate with education
• three weeks’ paid vacation and up to 4% employer matched RRSP contributions;
• 100% employer paid health and welfare benefits;
• $250 professional development dollars per year.

Reports to:

The Early Childhood Educator reports to the Program Manager.

Here’s how you will make a positive impact on a day-to-day basis:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children and families of a childcare program.
• Guide and care for a group of children ages 3 months to 3 to 5 years old
• Encourage learning and develop positive self-concepts for children
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment for children
• Maintain effective and cooperative teamwork and communication
• Maintain positive and supportive relationships with parents and families

In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have:

• ECE basic | ECE Infant / Toddler &/or Special Needs Certification
• Childcare First Aid and Food Safe Level 1
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
• Strong knowledge and awareness of:

• Emergent curriculum and the BC Early Learning Framework
• Developmental needs of children
• Family engagement strategies and parenting issues and needs
• Guiding and caring strategies

• Knowledge of broader childcare field and its role in the community

Additional skills and experiences may include:

• Childcare experience working in an inclusive childcare setting
• Second Language

Terms of Employment:

• Salary: $27.85 to $28.74 per hour plus employer-paid health and welfare benefits. In addition, you may be eligible for a $6 per hour Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement.
• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Starting: As soon as possible
• Location: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

The posting will remain open until filled. Please reference posting #ECE-MS-260914 in your email subject line and/or application. Applications are accepted through the Career Portal on ADP.

This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.