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There is a full time Early Childhood Educator (ECE) position offered at the Gwa'sala/Nakwaxda'xw Daycare and Gila'ga Gangananam Aboriginal Head Start starting immediately.
The Gwa'sala/Nakwaxda'xw Daycare and Gila'ga Gangananam Aboriginal Head Start is a licensed daycare centre located on the Tsulquate Reserve in Port Hardy, British Columbia. The daycare primarily serves Gwa'sala/Nakwaxda'xw band membership with a focus on following the components of Aboriginal Head Start program for children up to 4 years old.
Experience and Skills:
• Experience working in a daycare, preschool or a Head Start program, preference will be given to those with Head Start work experience
• Knowledge of daycare operations and some reporting requirements
• Planning and implementing culturally and developmentally appropriate activities
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and imaginative development of children
• Lead and guide activities and provide opportunities for children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, sensory activities and physical movement
• Provide guidance and sensitivity towards children with diverse needs, including toileting and challenging behaviours
• Respect individual family needs, choices, and confidentiality while communicating with parents, guardians or other staff members
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and use this knowledge to adapt programming and the environment for greater success
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, parents and community supports
• Maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Salary and Benefits
• $28.00 - $33.00/hour (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Extended health plan and pension plan available after a three-month probationary period
The Gwa'sala/Nakwaxda'xw Daycare and Gila'ga Gangananam Aboriginal Head Start is a licensed daycare centre located on the Tsulquate Reserve in Port Hardy, British Columbia. The daycare primarily serves Gwa'sala/Nakwaxda'xw band membership with a focus on following the components of Aboriginal Head Start program for children up to 4 years old.
Experience and Skills:
• Experience working in a daycare, preschool or a Head Start program, preference will be given to those with Head Start work experience
• Knowledge of daycare operations and some reporting requirements
• Planning and implementing culturally and developmentally appropriate activities
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and imaginative development of children
• Lead and guide activities and provide opportunities for children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, sensory activities and physical movement
• Provide guidance and sensitivity towards children with diverse needs, including toileting and challenging behaviours
• Respect individual family needs, choices, and confidentiality while communicating with parents, guardians or other staff members
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and use this knowledge to adapt programming and the environment for greater success
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, parents and community supports
• Maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Salary and Benefits
• $28.00 - $33.00/hour (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Extended health plan and pension plan available after a three-month probationary period
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications and Education:
• Early Childhood Education certification with license to practice
• Current Fist Aid Certificate
• Updated Criminal Record Check
• Early Childhood Education certification with license to practice
• Current Fist Aid Certificate
• Updated Criminal Record Check