Early Childhood Educator

Competition Number S181295P

Position Title Early Childhood Educator

Position Number S99376

Employee Group Staff

Position Status Temporary Part-Time

Start Date 01/01/2025

End Date (if applicable) 08/29/2025

Department Children’s Centre

Additional Notes 

This is a 21 hour a week position in the 3 to 5 program.

Location North Vancouver

Working with us 

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/governance/presidents-office/strategic-initiatives/envisioning-2030/

https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/governance/presidents-office/strategic-initiatives/illuminating-2030/

What you’ll doNATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Early Childhood Educator is an Early Childhood Care and Education position in the Capilano University Children’s Centre. The position is responsible for the care, education and well-being of children age 0-5. Early Childhood Educators work collaboratively with other educators, and with the Centre for Childhood Studies, to provide a nurturing, inclusive and rich early learning environment for young children. The position reports to the Manager of the Children’s Centre and to the Dean of the faculty of Education, Health and Human Development.

ECEs demonstrate sound ethical and professional practices, which reflect the ECEBC Code of Ethics and the BC Early Learning Framework. They are in dialogue with, and guided by, the Early Learning Frameworks focus on 1) well-being and belonging, 2) engagement with others, materials and the world, 3) communication and literacies, and 4) identities, social responsibility and diversity in daily classroom practice. ECEs and the Children’s Centre stand as allies with the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society, working in all ways to honour the Indigenous Early Learning and Care Framework in daily practice.

The Children’s Centre works in partnership with the Centre for Childhood Studies acting as an academic, living laboratory where educators, students, faculty, children and families are in collaborative, generative and reciprocal partnerships that inform curriculum and course development. Early Childhood Educators actively engage in the mentorship of ECCE students, bringing classroom theories into practice.

What you’ll bringREQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an Early Childhood Education diploma program (which includes the Early Childhood Education certificate, Special Needs Education license and/or Infant/Toddler Education license) preferred.
• One year of directly related experience in a child care centre (or other early year’s setting) within the last two years.

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

• Current Early Childhood Educator Certificate (issued by the ECE Registry of BC).
• A valid safety oriented first-aid certificate.
• Record of immunization per Ministry of Health guidelines.
• In accordance with the BC Criminal Review Act, must provide a current, clear criminal record check.

For more informationFor more information, please see the complete job description.

BenefitsAt Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

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Days and Hours of Work21 hours per week as per departmental schedule – over 3 days a week. Shifts will vary.

Bridge Period (if applicable) 

Pay Group 16

Salary 

$29.77 per hour

Union MoveUP

Job Open Date 12/17/2024

Job Close Date 12/23/2024

Open Until Filled No

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs-capilanou.peopleadmin.com/postings/7750

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