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Early Childhood Educator Assistant On Call

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Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and proof of education. Capilano University is an equal opportunity employer. Membership in MoveUp is a condition of employment.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Competition Number S181082P
Position Title Early Childhood Educator Assistant On Call
Position Number S99346
Employee Group Staff
Position Status Temporary Part-Time
Start Date
End Date (if applicable)
Department Children's Centre
Additional Notes
Location North Vancouver
Working with us
At Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.

Do you share our purpose and passion?
What you’ll do
This is an Early Childhood Care and Education position in the Children’s Centre on campus. The position works collaboratively with other educators, and with the Centre for Childhood Studies, to provide a nurturing, inclusive and rich early learning environment for young children. The position reports to the Manager of the Children’s Centre and to the Dean of the faculty of Education, Health and Human Development.

  • Participates in the programs and operations of the Child Care Centre according to the child care legislation and regulations of the Province of British Columbia.
  • Provides a nurturing, inclusive and rich early learning environment for children from infancy to 5 years old in dialogue with the Children’s Centre’s Pedagogical Commitments.
  • Guides children based on a strong attunement to children’s emotions, thoughts and intentions and offers opportunities for children to represent, communicate and revise their ideas, experiences and feelings.
  • Provides indoor and outdoor play experiences for children, balancing the needs for active/quiet play and group/individual play, in accordance with licensing and the pedagogy of the centre.
  • Promotes a play based, family-centered early care and learning environment for children by providing a place for them to develop their potential through freedom to explore and engage in the world around them.
  • Ability to make decisions that are ethical, responsible and always in the best interest of the children – Understand and adhere to the Early Childhood Educators of BC code of ethics.
  • Ability to communicate skillfully and sensitively with children.
  • Ability to participate in innovative and creative early childhood practices, offering critical reflections on practice and self.
What you’ll bring
  • 30 credits towards an Early Childhood Education training Diploma/Degree program from an approved training institution in child development or child guidance


  • Current physician’s letter/certificate of mental and physical health suitable to be employed working with young children

  • A valid safety-oriented first-aid certificate

  • Record of immunization per Ministry of Health guidelines

  • In accordance with the BC Criminal Review Act, must provide a current, clear criminal record check
For more information
For more information, please see the complete job description.
Benefits
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Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work
The Children’s Centre is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. This position will work as and when needed during operational hours. This position may include working evenings and weekends based on departmental needs.
Bridge Period (if applicable)
Pay Group 10
Salary
$25.97 per hour
Union MoveUP
Job Open Date 04/09/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quick Link for Posting https://jobs-capilanou.peopleadmin.com/postings/6407

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you completed 30 credits towards an Early Childhood Education training Diploma/Degree program from an approved training institution in child development or child guidance?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a valid safety oriented first-aid certificate?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have a record of immunization per Ministry of Health guidelines?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have a current physician's letter of mental and physical health suitable to be employed working with young children?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts
  2. Letter of Recommendation
  3. Proof of Education
  4. First Aid Certificate
  5. Certification 1
  6. Certification 2