Details:
POSITION: 2 Full-Time ECE’s or 1 ECE and 1 ECE Assistant Position
CLOSING: June 19, 2023
LOCATION: Cheslakees Elementary, Port McNeill
START DATE: September 2023
WAGE: Under Review. Currently, as per the Collective Agreement plus Applicable ECE Wage Enhancement. NICSS offers a comprehensive benefits package, 3 weeks’ vacation to start, time off over Christmas, 12 sick days/year (based on FTE), gifted days off at Christmas, a Health and Wellness Benefit to support a healthy balance in life, professional development opportunities and a one-time hiring bonus.
Summary:
North Island Community Services is excited to announce that we are planning to open a NEW fully licensed, 16 spot Group Childcare Centre, for children ages 30 months- 5 years. You will work under the supervision of the ECE-certified Manager. Our childcare program is designed to provide a fun, safe and child-centered learning environment for young children. We believe that every child is an individual, who deserves to be valued for their strengths, abilities, imagination, and interests. We want children to learn through play and developmentally appropriate activities. We recognize that parents play the most important role in their child’s life and that they deserve the assurance of knowing that their children are in a safe and nurturing environment, that also values the training, skill and commitment of its Early Childhood Educators.
COME WORK WITH US in a beautiful, and well equipped space with an outdoor playground, indoor gym and access to greenspace!
The Ideal Candidate will:
Know how to have fun and enjoy working with children ages 30 months- 5 years
Exude a warm and approachable nature, with the ability to develop trust-based relationships with children and their parents/caregivers
Have the ability to adapt and be flexible to meet the needs of the children and the childcare centre
Work as part of a team to develop and support programming and maintain schedules, as well as maintain records relating to childcare
Promote age-appropriate learning that fosters social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
Work with parents and supported childcare or other community service providers to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals
Qualifications & Experience:
Early Childhood Education (ECE or ECEA) Certification, or working towards it
Approved Ministry of Justice Criminal Records Check
Level 1 First Aid w/CPR (or willing to obtain prior to start date)