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Business: Upper Nicola Band
Email: hr@uppernicola.com
Phone: 250 350 3342
Address: Merritt, BC

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Early Childhood Educator

Department: UNB Daycare/Headstart

Term: Permanent Full Time- 32 hours per week

Start date: ASAP (or until position is filled)

Wage: Commensurate with experience, as per salary range for Grade 4 level employee in UNB Personnel Policy

Reports to: Daycare/Headstart Manager

Role:

The Early Childhood Educator provides education and development services to children aged 0-5. The Early Childhood

Educator works specifically in the UNB Daycare/Headstart.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and provides excellent curriculum based programing for the children that promotes Syilx Okanagan culture and language, school readiness, health & nutrition, and social support

• Keeps records as pertinent to the program i.e Attendance, Incidence, Fire Drill, etc.

• Follows policies and procedures as outlined by the Ministry in accordance with licensing policies and UNB policies

• Prepares and provides nutritious snacks for the children

• Promotes health and hygiene, to prevent the spread of illness, by following best practices for hand washing,

• diapering, food preparation and by implementing regular cleaning routines (sanitization of toys, kitchen, and other surfaces)

• Keeps a neat and organized work environment

• Meets and greets parents and guests in a professional manner

• Communicates with the parent and provides written and oral communication regarding all incidents both positive and negative. Updates professional qualifications in a timely manner

• Enhances personal skills as part of professional development. Administers assessments (ex. Ages and stages)

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the UNB policies, standards and procedures, and as directed by the UNB Headstart Manager

Qualifications/Experience:

• BC Early Childhood Educator License

• Valid First Aid with CPR Level B

• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

• Valid Food Safe Certificate (preferred)

• Acceptable Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search)

• Minimum 2 years Early Childhood Educator experience (preferred)

• TB Screen is required annually

Send cover letter and resume via hand delivery, mail, e-mail, to:

Human Resources,

Upper Nicola Band – Box 3700

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Tel: 250 350-3342

hr@uppernicola.com

Upper Nicola Band thanks all applicants. Only those short-listed will be contacted.