Early Childhood Educator for Infant/Toddlers – Ladysmith

The BGC Central Vancouver Island (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs) is a registered non-profit and charitable organization on Vancouver Island serving over 1000 children, youth and families in the Comox, Courtenay, Lantzville, Nanaimo, Chase River and Ladysmith areas through a wide variety of enriching programs at over 14 club locations.

This position provides a rewarding career opportunity for those seeking to make a positive contribution to a community-based, growth-oriented organization. As caring adult role models, our staff build healthy, supportive relationships with children and youth, which in turn can positively influence the life path they choose.

Reporting to the Early Childhood Educator Supervisor at our Great Futures Early Learning Centre, the ECE/IT is responsible for:

• Plans, carries out and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children using modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques. Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities that meet our Core Programming standards.
• Communicates with families about children’s growth and development. Requests input from and participation of parents in the development of programs. Confers with parents with regard to usual or problematic issues.
• Identifies the abilities, interests and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these. Recommends referrals or additional services or work in consultation with professional such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech and language pathologists.

Job Requirements:

• Early Childhood Education Assistant/IT certification (approved through the Early Childhood Registry of B.C.) preferred.
• Previous work experience in a similar environment is preferred
• Experience in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programs, and activities
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@bgccvi.com quoting the job posting number 20210062 in the title.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest however, only those applicants who are short listed for an interview will be contacted