Details:
Quadra Children’s Centre, located on beautiful Quadra Island. At the Quadra Children's Centre we strongly believe that caring for children is more than daycare. We view our roll as supporting the greater health of our community; economically and socially. We are visible, valued advocates for children and their families. We are a financially self- sufficient childcare and family resource centre; supporting the Quadra community's changing needs for children and families in a nurturing, creative environment. Our centre is seeking applications for a permanent, full-time Early Childhood Educator position. We offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a beautiful, nature-based setting that provides a dynamic program for children.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bright, energetic and flexible, available asap
Child care experience in a related role
Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal communication skills with children, families and other staff
Ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds, understanding and valuing diversity
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, critical thinking, and creative problem solving;
Demonstrated ability and strong interest integrating the BC Early Learning Framework in a child care program;
Ability to plan and implement innovative programming based upon the age and emergent needs of children, setting up suitable play-based environments for young children;
Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively within a team environment;
Good organizational skills
Demonstrated evidence of ongoing professional commitment and development, and an attitude that supports ongoing learning and self-reflection skills;
Commitment to the ECEBC Code of Ethics, including confidentiality and privacy of information
Ability to handle emergencies skillfully and calmly and in compliance with Child Care Regulations
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Outlook (email and calendar).
ECE is required or in the process of obtaining an ECE diploma