Lower Nicola Indian Band School

Job Posting

Position Title: 2 related positions: Early Child Educator, and ECE Program Coordinator.

Department: Lower Nicola Indian Band School

Hours: up to 30 per week

Start Date: ASAP

Wage: $24-$30 hour depending on experience and education

Summary of responsibilities

Provide service to children ages 0 to 4 years and parents, including K3, K4, Parent/Tot Drop in services.

Follows policies and procedures as outlined by the Ministry in accordance with licensing policies and LNIB policies

Ensure guidance of children that encourages positive self-esteem

Facilitate a respectful conflict resolution process when dealing with difficult staff and parent/guardian issues

Implement a problem solving approach with practical solutions when faced with difficult situations

Duties Include:

• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties;
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records;
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children;
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours;
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children;
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest;
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits;
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor;
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children;
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members;
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• First Aid Certificate;
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate and current BC Registration
• • 5 years experince for the Coordinator position
• 6-months+ for the new ECE position
• Must successfully pass Criminal record check with vulnerable persons;
• Basic security clearance;

Open until filled

E-mail: HR@lnib.net (mailto: HR@lnib.net)

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete Job Description can be obtain by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band School.

Thanks to all who apply, only qualified candidates will be considered.