Early Childhood Educator CFS - Jobs in North Vancouver, BC

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PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVERCLOSES: Open Until FilledGreat opportunity to join the Squamish Nations communityTake your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations governmentABOUT THE SQUAMISH NATIONSquamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Team Leader, Daycare, The purpose of the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Infant/Toddler position is to provide direct care to children (Infant/toddlers), while parents are involved with the Family Programs. The position encourages children’s intellectual, physical and emotional growth. Incumbent as a trainee who has recently completed their Infant Toddler or is in near completion of Infant Toddler Certificate (required to be completed within set timeframe). The trainee position allows the incumbent to utilize education/ experience as an ECE in the Infant Toddler position. As a ‘trainee’, the incumbent performs duties described with the scope of his/her education/experience to gain experience/understanding of the position; while working closely with the division team members and department management. Incumbent will be required to complete the Infant Toddler Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution within a set timeframe.Typical Duties & Responsibilities:Receives children registered in the infant toddler daycare program.Carries out age-appropriate activities and experiences for children (infant/toddler).Works with Daycare/Team lead to develop and implement individualized daycare services plans with an emphasis on traditional Squamish Nation cultural healing and teaching methods.Maintains open and positive communication with Team leader as well as parents.Ensures a healthy and safe environment.Adheres to workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices and procedures.Participates as a member of Family Centers and Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services Teams.Education, Level of Experience & Hiring Requirements:Early Childhood Educator Certificate Certificates from a recognized post-secondary institution. Must have current ECE License to Practice or willing to obtain within a set timeframe.1 – 2 years of directly-related experience in majority of specialties listed in the job description, including experience in a child care role or as an early childhood educator.As career progresses, incumbent will be required to successfully complete job-required, short-term upgrading, training and courses relating to classroom management, Squamish language, First Nation’s child development, curriculum development, language immersion, etc.Experience as a beginner user of MS Office, the internet, etc.Previous experience working in a First Nations Community (particularly Squamish).Must have a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain within a set timeframe.Must have a valid Food Safe Certificate or be willing to obtain within a set timeframe.Must provide a copy of up-to-date immunization record.Must provide a doctor’s letter/medical certificate stating sound physical and psychological health.Must successfully complete Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector search as per Squamish Nation Policy.May be willing to consider incumbent as a trainee who has recently completed an ECE or is in near completion of ECE Infant Toddler Certificate (required to be completed within set timeframe). The trainee position allows the incumbent to utilize education/ experience as an ECE in the IT position. As a ‘trainee’, the incumbent performs duties described with the scope of his/her education/experience to gain experience/understanding of the position; while working closely with the division team members and department management. Incumbent will be required to obtain a Post Basic Special Needs or Infant Toddler Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution within a set timeframe. As well, must obtain ECE License to Practice within a set timeframe.The above requirements are what Squamish Nation is seeking in the ideal incumbent at the time of posting and are subject to change, based on the needs of Squamish Nation.Salary: As per Squamish Nation Performance and Compensation Strategy. A trainee incumbent will receive a salary below the above, where salary will increase over time with completion of education, experience and/or training.If you're looking for a new opportunity to use your experience, consider joining Squamish Nation. Apply online today!