Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator
Job Number # 
20205
Employer 
Huu ay aht
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jun 20, 2019
Apply By 
Jun 28, 2019
NOC Code 
4214
Source 
Employer
Details 

Position Summary:

The Early Childhood Educator collaborates closely with all other members of the program team to provide nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the Centre and the philosophies and policies of the Nation and in compliance with Child Care Licensing Regulation.

 

The Early Childhood Educator (Paawats) is accountable for:

  • Providing and assisting to support the healthy development of all the children attending the Paawats and Huu-ay-aht Child Care programs.
  • Working with the Paawats team to ensure a balanced, quality program for the children who attend the program.
  • Providing the children with safe, developmentally appropriate activities that support their holistic development.
  • Providing one on one support to children with extra support needs.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and neutrality at all times.

 

 Job Duties:

  • Provides one on one support for children with developmental delays.
  • Assisting with plans, prepares and implements a variety of activities for children that support and enhance holistic development.
  • Takes children on community outings (nature walks, beach excursions, garden tours, and playground adventures); participates in field trips and extracurricular events and activities.
  • Encourages child/parent cooperation, participation and respect.
  • Works with interdisciplinary team to provide activities that build skills as targeted by the team.
  • Provides general supervision of all children’s activities.
  • Reports (formal and informal) to supported child development team.
  • Performs general safety checks (Safety of the children, parents, elders and staff is paramount.)
  • Prepares and serves snacks and lunch.
Qualifications 

Operational Requirements:

 

  • Valid class 5 driver’s license.
  • Some travel, including overnight and or weekends. 
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.
  • Successful background checks, including employment verification, criminal records checks, reference checks, drivers abstract, credit inquiries and education/credential verification.

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

 

  • Demonstrated ability and experience in upholding the HFN Organizational Values:  Professionalism, Respect, Health, Effective Communication, Trust, Support.
  • Diploma in early childhood education – preferred.
  • Experience working in a First Nations environment.
  • Valid First Aid certificate.
  • Food Safe Certificate.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to promote a performance-focused environment in alignment with the HFN’s values, culture and business goals.
How to Apply 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Please email your covering letter & resume to HR@huuayaht.org,

by fax 250‐728‐1222

or mail att: Human Resources Manager, 4644 Adelaide St., Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y 6N4.  Please quote Early Childhood Educator. Closing date for this position is June 28, 2019 at 4:00pm.