Child Care Programs Manager

Please note that the Penticton Indian Band requires all prospective employees to complete a minimum of 6 consecutive months of service with satisfactory performance evaluation before the band will consider supporting any BC PNP application. Thank you for your understanding.

Job Summary:

The ECE Infant Toddler/ Special Needs is responsible for guiding and caring for children ages 0-3 years old. The ECE IT/SN is also responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children ages 0-3 years old. The ECE IT/SN will always ensure the health and safety of the children in the room. The use of developmentally appropriate guiding and caring techniques for this age group will be used.

Job Responsibilities and Work Performed

• Develop and implement an age-appropriate program for children ages 0-3 years.
• Guide and assist children in daily activities.
• Maintain equipment and assist in housekeeping duties.
• Maintain and update each child's file and be knowledgeable about any medical conditions.
• Interact with children to encourage involvement in activities.
• Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing.
• Provide diapering care and toilet learning.
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques.
• Include materials and experiences in the classroom that are culturally appropriate and represent diversity.
• Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other staff development activities.
• Willingness to learn the Okanagan language, cultural practices, and protocols.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current child development practices.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Assist with other duties as requested by the Child Care Programs Manager/ECE Coordinator/ECE Supervisors.
• Snack and meal preparation.
• Ensure toys are disinfected and rotated regularly.

Accountability

• Adhere to the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
• Administer medications as prescribed by a physician.
• Prompt and have good attendance.

Relationships

Internally

• Reports to Program Supervisors, then ECE Coordinator, then, if necessary, the Child Care Programs Manager.
• Collaborates with all program staff.
• Participates in team planning sessions and monthly staff meetings.

Externally

• Share information regarding child development with parents.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child's family and encourage their involvement in the program.

Decision Making

• Immediate decision making ensures adherence to the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• The ECE IT/SN employee will make decisions based on ensuring the health and safety of the children they are responsible for.

Communication Skills

• Open communication is required to ensure BC Child Care Licensing Regulations are being met. This includes communicating absences and appointments in advance to supervisors.
• If illness occurs, employees must notify supervisor as early as possible.
• If there is an emergency resulting in the immediate need to leave work, the employee must ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children prior to leaving site by communicating to a supervisor the need to leave.

Policy & Service Responsibility

• Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements.

Administrative/ Managerial Responsibilities

• Keep a record of all daily plans and activities.
• Conduct and update developmental profiles on all children and share with parents.
• Ensure all accidents/incidents are recorded.

Minimum Academic/Educational Requirements

• Current valid ECE Infant/Toddler and/ or ECE Special needs license to practice in the Province of British Columbia.
• Knowledge and understanding of standards of practice and BC Child Care Licensing Regulations.

Other Certification, Licenses, Designations and/or Training

• Criminal record check.
• Three references.
• Current immunizations and TB clearance.
• Current First aid certificate.
• Current Food Safe certificate
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Transportation to and from work

Specific Job Skills and Levels

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High level of energy.
• High level of patience.
• Genuinely committed to helping children learn.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills
• Ability and willingness to perform physical tasks.
• High level of trust and confidentiality.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with computer software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Email.

Minimum Level of Experience

• Minimum three years’ experience working with children ages 0-3.

Personality Traits

• Energetic
• Enthusiastic
• Patient
• Compassionate
• Open Minded

Assets:

• Valid BC Class 4 Drivers License
• Related training in children with special needs.
• Knowledge of sign language.
• Knowledgeable about the language and culture of the syilx Okanagan people.

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• Interacts with children, family members, staff, visitors, and government agencies.
• 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 walking.
• Overtime may be required.

Entitlements to Benefits and Pension:

After successful completion of probationary period:

• CINUP - Group Insurance (that will cover Dental care, Vision care, Disability insurance, Extended health care, and Life insurance)
• Canada Life - Registered Pension Plan (RPP)
• Paid time off (2 weeks Christmas closure and entitled vacation time)
• 15 paid Sick days per year

Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants as per section 21 of the Human Rights Code.

All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and customs of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge and further their formal education. The Penticton Indian Band provides equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, political belief, and creed, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions or that cannot be accommodated, or conviction for which a pardon has been granted. However, where two or more applicants have comparable or equivalent skills and qualifications, preference shall be given, in the following order, to persons with specific knowledge of and/or experience with Sn’Pink’TN (Penticton) language (N’syilxcen), culture, history and customs; persons of Aboriginal, Métis or Inuit ancestry; and all others. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $32.43-$45.37 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Stock options
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Penticton, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• working with children: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Current FoodSafe certificate (preferred)
• Class 5 License (preferred)
• Current First Aid Certification (preferred)
• BC ECE License (required)
• BC ECE Infant/Toddler License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-05