Early Childhood Educator

Location
Richmond, BC
 
Benefits
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Full job description
Spark your passion and discover your potential with Aspire Richmond Support Society. Join a team that truly cares about what matters to you. Be empowered, challenged and supported to ignite change! We are looking for people who share our passion to create a community where everyone belongs that is rooted in our values of trust, openness, fairness, respect, responsiveness and continuous learning.

Aspire Richmond offers a continuum of care throughout the lifespan of an individual with a disability. This includes early intervention supports for infants and children, child and youth care, adult day and residential services, employment options and more.

Early Childhood Educator (Full Time 37.5 hours per week) – Richmond, BC

Starting wage $25.95-$26.83 per hour (plus an additional $4 per hour from Government wage enhancement program).

Join our team and work alongside like-minded people who welcome challenges, strive for inclusion and encourage children to reach their potential.

YOUR IMPACT:

· Supervise children and ensure equipment and physical environment is free of health and safety hazards.

· Encourage independence, problem solving skills, and active learning to build self-esteem in an inclusive and respectful environment.

· Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction using effective and appropriate communication with children.

YOUR CAPABILITIES:

· Early Childhood Education Certificate with a minimum of one years’ experience working with children and families and children, including children with special needs.

· Post Basic Specials Needs certification and experience working with children with additional support needs an asset.

· Strong written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability and experience to deliver inclusive programming with a sensitivity to people from diverse cultural, health and socioeconomic backgrounds.

· Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

· Clear, current Criminal Records Check.

WHAT WE BRING:

Our roots run deep in the Richmond Community with 40 years of program delivery and over 300 employees. We live and breathe inclusion with a strong belief in the importance of grassroots advocacy, deep connections and kindness. We treat our employees with the same care and respect as those that we support.

In addition to creating rewarding relationships, we offer:

· Comprehensive employer paid benefits package (health, wellness, vision and dental)

· Professional development and career growth opportunities

Apply at: https://careers.aspirerichmond.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.95-$30.83 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Mileage reimbursement
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Early childhood education : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid and CPR Certification. (required)
BC Driver`s Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person Read more