Tsay Keh Dene Nation Looking for Early Childhood Educator (ECE) at Tsay Keh Dene, BC Full Time

SUMMARY:
This position will be working out of the Tsay Keh Dene Community and Prince George on a weekly rotational basis. Reporting to the Manager of Health and Wellness, this position will be responsible for assisting and facilitating appropriate lessons for children (preschool) in a variety of educational subjects and life skills. This could include music, art, social science, literature, physical activity, personal hygiene and healthy eating habits. The Director of Health and Wellness may assign any other duties.

Competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Time and Stress Management
• Analytical and Creative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Result Oriented
• Team Player
• Accountability and Dependability

Job Duties:

• Assist the yearly goals and objectives.
• Assist with the delivery of age-appropriate programs.
• Assist with summary evaluations of children.
• Communicate with ECE regarding constructive feedback in regards to requirements, concerns, and/or clarifications to the performance of the child.
• Assist in establishing future performance goals and objectives.

Requirements:
Education and Experience

• Post-Secondary Education is preferred but not required.
• Related training in the area of children with special needs and/or children under 3 Training
• Minimum two (2) to five (5) years with integrated groups of preschool-aged children
• Demonstrated excellent competencies in oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in English is required
• Must complete and pass a Criminal Record check
• Knowledge and understanding of the School Board Policies, Compliance Regulations and appropriate Legislation.
• First Aid certified preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High energy level
• Genuinely committed to the development and facilitation of children learning improvement and advancement
• A broad knowledge of child development and teaching methods
• Cultural sensitivity
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills
• Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks
• Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of the learners
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, honesty, and integrity at all times
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite and computer usage.
• Highly self-motivating and dedicated to continual learning and development

Work Conditions:

• Interacts with students, teachers, administration, family members, visitors, government agencies/personal under all circumstances
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Regular to frequent requirement and as needed to lift children (up to 45 lbs.) including bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling and sitting and waling.
• Noise level can be moderate to loud.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting students

Some of the benefits of working with Tsay Keh include:

• Signing bonus ($3000)
• Competitive Wages – $25 to start
• Opportunity for travel – with additional pay
• Rotational work and flexible schedule
• Exceptional benefits
• Additional three (3) weeks vacation – including two (2) weeks paid time off at Christmas
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent