Chilliwack School District No. 33 Looking for 24-70 Early Childhood Educator Assistant – Temporary at Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Competition Number Date of Distribution

Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a cover letter and resume by 12:00 p.m., Friday June 7, 2024.

Effective: September 6, 2024 – June 20, 2025

Description: Early Childhood Educator Assistant – Temporary

Please note: Early Learning Programs are contingent upon student registration. If, on or around September 1st, 2024, there are insufficient program numbers for this assignment, the contract will be rescinded.

Location: Watson Elementary School

Hourly Rate: $27.64

Shift (subject to change): 8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Hours per Day/Week: 3 hour per day / 15 hrs per week

Months per Year: 10

Deadline Date: June 7, 2024

This position occurs before and after school. If the successful applicant is already a permanent employee with SD33 they will not work more than eight (8) hours per day/40 hours per week, in a combined number of positions unless overtime is pre-authorized by the employee’s immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Nicole Driscoll, District Principal of Early Learning.

Please Note: Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future at www.makeafuture.ca and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification.

This position is a temporary casual position and will be treated as any other casual assignment in regards to benefits and seniority. If the successful applicant is already a permanent employee with SD33 he/she will maintain their current benefits and will continue to accrue seniority.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Division: 5

Job Band: 6

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the District Principal of Early Learning & Child Care (ELCC) or designate, the Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) works in district early learning and child care programs alongside ECEs. Knowledge of early childhood education is a requirement of this position.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of age-appropriate activities for JustB4 preschool, Seamless Day and before and after school care in accordance with daily schedules and program objectives.
• Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and school aged children.
• Supports the transition of information between children, families, and classroom colleagues (ECE and Kindergarten teacher).
• Collaborates with the ECE and school staff to create a seamless transition for children moving between the child care program/Just B4 and the school day.
• With the classroom colleagues, maintains a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
• Completion of ongoing professional development and maintain ECEA Certificate to Practice.

Equipment Used

Computer, photocopier, audio and video equipment, telephone, calculator and other office and classroom related equipment.

Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills

• Grade 12 plus successful completion of at least one course of a basic early childhood education training program through a recognized educational institution in child development, child guidance, or child health, safety, and nutrition.
• Current Early Childhood Educator Assistant License to Practice from the BC Government’s ECE Registry.
• Up to and including one (1) year of recent experience working with preschool and/or school-aged children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Experience implementing an early learning program.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents, and children.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess the personality, ability, and temperament to provide care and mature guidance to children.
• Valid Child Care First Aid certificate.
• Clear criminal record check.