Key Responsibilities & Duties

Child Supervision, Safety & Well-Being

· Monitor and supervise children at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas, washrooms, and on field trips.

· Ensure all children are accounted for and required staff-to-child ratios are met.

· Maintain the health and safety of children and staff in compliance with WorkSafeBC.

· Perform daily health assessments and inform parents of any changes in a child’s health, following established health policies.

· Ensure the safety of each child by consistently following safety protocols.

· Establish and maintain emergency procedures, including conducting regular fire and earthquake drills.

· Ensure daily and weekly checks of the outdoor play environment are completed.

· Ensure childcare staff dispense medications or perform procedures as required by a child’s physician.

Program Planning, Delivery & Quality

· Plan, organize, and deliver the day-to-day Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) program.

· Collaborate in planning daily and weekly schedules that incorporate child-directed activities, care routines, and transition times.

· Contribute to timetables, scheduling, and staffing to ensure smooth program delivery and appropriate teacher-to-child ratios.

· Ensure childcare program philosophies, goals, objectives, and guidelines are established and implemented.

· Ensure the provision of high-quality, best-practice childcare at all times by adhering to licensing requirements.

· Ensure regular program evaluations, both formal and informal, are conducted.

· Ensure programs include experiences and play materials that promote anti-racist and non-sexist interactions and attitudes.

Child Development & Inclusive Practice

· Encourage and support children in gaining independence and practicing daily self-help skills.

· Guide children’s behaviour in ways that encourage a positive self-concept.

· Work collaboratively with the educator team to ensure each child is supported according to their developmental level and available resources.

· Interact with children in a respectful, supportive, and developmentally appropriate manner.

· Support the completion of records documenting individual children’s growth, development, and behaviours.

Family Engagement & Communication

· Participate in open houses, tours, and assessments for prospective children, families, and staff.

· Interact with parents in a supportive and respectful manner to promote mutual understanding of each child’s growth, development, strengths, and needs.

· Inform families of ELCC policies, changes, and requirements.

· Encourage parent participation in the program when possible.

· Offer support to parents navigating different developmental stages.

· Maintain effective communication with families by responding to emails, inquiries, and phone calls in a timely manner.

Team Collaboration & Centre Operations

· Function as a collaborative member of the Mountain Child Early

Learning & Care Centre team

· Cooperate with all Mountain Child team members and maintain positive working relationships.

· Communicate regularly with the ELCC Team Lead and Director.

· Delegate responsibilities and duties as appropriate.

· Assist with daily cleaning, organizing, and sanitizing duties.

· Contribute content for the monthly newsletter.

Administration, Documentation & Confidentiality

· Perform administrative duties in a timely manner, including scheduling, reporting, newsletters, and maintaining care plans and records.

· Ensure accurate record-keeping systems are maintained, including children’s records and attendance sheets.

· Maintain confidentiality regarding all individuals involved with the Centre, including children, families, and staff.

· Keep reporting and paperwork organized and up to date.

Professionalism & Ongoing Development

· Maintain good attendance and punctuality.

· Adhere to the philosophy, policies, and procedures of ELCC.

· Promote and support the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, philosophy, and code of ethics.

· Engage in ongoing staff development to enhance personal and professional skills.

· Support the professional growth of colleagues by sharing materials and information and offering feedback and encouragement.

· Participate in team meetings, professional development sessions, workshops, and in-service training.

· Work collaboratively with coordinators and professionals to ensure best practices are followed in meeting children’s early learning needs.

· Maintain required certifications in good standing.

· Represent Golden Community Resources Society positively and professionally to the public.

· Maintain cooperation and communication with other agencies.

· Be familiar with all childcare centre and GCRS policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to while in the centre.

Qualifications

Licensing, Certification & Eligibility

· Current Early Childhood Educator License to Practice

· Current Emergency Child Care First Aid certificate or equivalent

· Criminal record check clearance

· Proof of required vaccinations

· Minimum 19 years of age