Position Summary

Job Type:                                            Full-time, permanent

Hours of Work:                                 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.

Reporting to:                                      Social Development Manager

Department:                                      Social Development

Wage:                                                   $24.00-$27.88 Based on experience

Application Deadline:                     Until position is filled

The primary focus of this position is to support the ECE foster the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of children in the daycare/preschool program, through a structured learning environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children with special needs, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Preschool Program

• Support in delivering a variety of individual and group developmental activities that help children learn, socialize, play, and express themselves while incorporating experiences that foster an understanding of Skeetchestn culture, language and traditions.
• Provides appropriate care and supervision of children at all times - inside, outside in playground, community walks.
• Support in ensuring spaces are organized, clean and free from hazard.
• Encourages and assists children with daily self-help skills and activities.
• Guides and assists children in the development of proper eating, dressing and hygiene/toileting habits.
• Attends to children’s physical needs for diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping/resting.
• Ensures children’s behavior encourages positive self-concepts that include providing positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement.
• Supports Preparing, and cleans up daily snacks
• Follows daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.  Regularly sanitizes toys.
• Ensures confidentially of student information.
• Ensures a healthy and safe environment for all children by following all policies and procedures.
• Support in planning and implement individualized educational programs for each student, taking into account their unique learning styles and needs.
• Collaborate with ECE, therapists, and parents to assess students’ progress and address any concerns
• Facilitate positive behavior and help students develop self-regulation strategies

Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Training, Education, Experience

• Equivalent child education certification and working towards certifications or equivalate experience in ECE, rehab, and special education.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children aged 18 months to 5 years.
• Food Safe certification
• Child First Aid/CPR certification.
• Current Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory criminal records check (vulnerable sector).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Enjoys working with toddlers and children and supporting their learning.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with children; ability to quickly build rapport and trust.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, positive, responsive, professional and helpful.
• Well organized and proactive with strong time management skills.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and understanding.  Able to demonstrate respect and caring without judgement.
• Knowledge of the history of Indigenous people in Canada and the impact of historical trauma.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and co-workers.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.

• Genuine respect for Skeetchestn Indian Band culture and protocols.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the daycare/preschool, indoors and outdoors and other community settings. Physical fitness to engage and work with young children including the ability to lift 30 lbs.  Occasional travel outside the community to attend meetings or training is required.  

Are you interested in joining our team? submit cover letter and resume to:

Holly Deneault

Assistant Director of Operations and Human Resources

Email: adminassist@skeetchestn.ca

Fax: (250) 373-2494