Temporary Strong Start Facilitator

Job summary

Plan, coordinate, and lead a licensed preschool program while maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment. Build relationships with staff, families, and community partners; support budgeting and supplies; maintain childcare records; attend meetings; and follow applicable policies and regulations.

Job details

STRONGSTART FACILITATOR Applications in writing will be received for a “STRONGSTART FACILITATOR” positions with School District No. 51 (Boundary), with assignment to West Boundary Elementary School / Greenwood / Beaverdell The position is four (4) hours per day, four (4) days per week. You are not required to work on non-instructional days. Hours of work will be assigned by the District Principal of Student Services or designate. Required Skills & Qualifications Grade 12 plus a current Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or diploma, including a Community Care Facilities Branch BC license to practice from the BC government's ECE Registry ; Valid Childsafe first aid certificate Two years of experience, obtained within the last three years, as an Early Childhood Educator within a licensed childcare setting (in addition to experience acquired in obtaining the ECE certificate); Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework and the Indigenous Early Learning and Childcare Framework; Experience creating, organizing, planning and implementing an early learning program; Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children; and Ability to effectively plan and work independently and without direct supervision. Applicants Will Be Expected To Plan, coordinate and lead a quality licensed preschool program. Maintain a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children. Establish positive working relationships with staff, community partners, families, and children. Support budget preparation and purchase and maintenance of supplies and materials. Attend school, district, community, regional and provincial meetings as requested. Maintain daily, monthly and quarterly statistics for childcare reports including attendance, registration, and emergency cards. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard. Understand and act in accordance with relevant policies and procedures from the school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC. Complete ongoing professional development and maintain ECE Certificate to Practice. Perform other related duties as assigned. The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement presently in effect between the Board and CUPE Local 2098. Interested persons that have further questions should contact Lois Ehman at WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE QUOTE POSTING #28R.

What you’ll do

Plan, coordinate, and lead a licensed preschool program while maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment. Build relationships with staff, families, and community partners; support budgeting and supplies; maintain childcare records; attend meetings; and follow applicable policies and regulations.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12, a current Early Childhood Education certificate or diploma with a BC license to practice, and a valid Childsafe first aid certificate. Applicants must also have two years of recent experience in a licensed childcare setting, knowledge of relevant early learning frameworks, program planning experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work independently.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early Childhood Education
• Preschool Program Planning
• Program Coordination
• Early Learning
• Child Safety
• First Aid
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Independent Work
• Budget Support
• Recordkeeping
• Confidentiality
• Professional Development

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Security & Safety