AddressWho We Are.
The Student Association of BCIT is a non-profit student services and advocacy organization at the second largest post-secondary institution in British Columbia. The SA supports and enhances the quality of student life for over 48,000 full-time and part-time students across five campuses. Students lead our organization and drive our strategy. Everything that we do is about increasing the value of the student experience.
The Position.
Reporting to the Senior Early Childhood Educator, The Early Childcare Educator Assistant is responsible for helping to create a caring and nurturing environment that protects the wellbeing of all participants of the BCITSA Childcare Centre. You observe and monitor children and learn their individual needs, then cater to these to have the greatest positive impact on their lives. You assist and all activities, transitions, routines, and procedures. You problem-solve and adapt to constantly shifting circumstances. You continuously teach and assist the children, while using a guidance and discipline strategy that meets the standards of the BCITSA Childcare Centre and legislation. You are also responsible for developing authentic, welcoming, and trusting relationships with parents/guardians.
More specifically, your key duties and responsibilities will be the following:
- Ensure the whereabouts and safety of all children
- Be aware of the individual levels of need of all children
- Know each child’s allergies and special diets to ensure their food intake is appropriate
- Know the location of and procedure for using the epinephrine injector (EpiPen)
- Be aware of children who are feeling separation anxiety and address those needs
- Know which children need extra stimulation and address those needs
- Be aware of how children perform basic tasks and bring any concerns to the attention of Sr. Supervisor.
- Look out for hazards and rectify as needed; Ensure children use safety equipment
- Assist throughout the daily schedule: activities, programs, transitions, and routines
- Teach children activities and skills, and prepare and clean up activity spaces
- Ensure activities are taking place in appropriate spaces
- Monitor children at all times, including during naps and play time inside and outside
- Assist children in changing clothing, going to the bathroom and their hygiene
- Assist children in managing their feelings Early Childhood Educator
Other related duties are the following:
- Develop and maintain authentic, welcoming, and trusting relationships with parents/guardians
- Promote and support parents/guardians as primary caregivers
- Use strategies according to BCITSA Childcare Centre and legislative policies
- Model and coach respecting one another’s respective personal space
- Model and coach sharing equipment, space, time, and items
- Model and coach table manners and bathroom etiquette
- Respect and show tact with children who are upset due to difficult personal issues
- Communicate well and work collaboratively with the childcare team
- Share in the general cleaning and operational duties of the centre
YOU. Our Successful Candidate.
With a nurturing, engaging attitude you are someone who promotes teamwork, communication, creativity, and accountability in line with our culture and objectives. You are positive, innovative and resourceful with your abilities to create programs/classes, or other tasks you are given. Lastly, build and maintain an authentic, trusting relationship with parents and guardians to ensure the best, customized quality of childcare is given.
In addition, you must have:
- Early Childhood Educator Assistance License
- First Aid certification
- Pass a criminal record check for working with minors
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Team player
- Relationship building skills
- Nurturing and patient
- Multitasking skills
Competencies
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Continuous Development
- Creative Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Customer Service
- Entrepreneurship
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building & Networking
- Subject Matter Expertise
What You Get in Return.
We are a fun, dynamic team who are focused on putting forward their best. We focus on collaboration and creating meaningful relationships. Our staff receive discounted parking, 40% off food items, 25% off store items, and free part-time studies courses. If eligible, part time benefit package after probation period.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
