Preschool Instructor 1
Job Summary
Reporting to the Preschool Coordinator, Community Facilities Coordinator or Director of Child Care Services, assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive community based preschool program for ages 3-5yrs and/or 2yrs.
South Arm Community Association
Duties and Responsibilities
Programming
Assist with the development, planning and implementation of a comprehensive preschool program; organize and lead preschool activities, special events, fundraising and field trips; develop preschool curriculum.
Supervisory
Assist volunteers and practicum students in the classroom.
Customer Service/Communication
- Attend to children’s physical needs, which may include toileting and eating
- Provide information to visitors wanting to hear about the program and/or see the classroom
- Communicate problems or concerns with children, families, staff and external agencies
- Recommend referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists
Safety/Risk Management
- Monitor children in indoor and outdoor activities and during rest periods; conduct activities with children on an individual and group basis
- Ensure classroom safety as outlined by Health Medical Safety regulations; follow proper Centre protocol
- Administer medications as required in accordance with established policy
- Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff
Administrative
- Plan and organize classroom layout
- Order supplies and equipment
- Work with agencies to acquire resources for children
- Attend regular meetings with preschool instructors, Supervisor and where appropriate
- Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry
- Responsible to fill out accident report forms
- Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.
- Grade 12 plus enrolled and working towards in an Early Childhood Education certificate and one year’s experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
Licensing requirements prior to start date:
- Standard, Childsafe or Emergency First Aid including CPR C
- Police Information Check,
- Physician’s note,
- 19+yrs of age,
- Immunization Record
- Post Basic ECE Training
- Reggio Workshops
- Montessori Certificate
- 2nd language
- Sign language
- Music background
- Food safe
- Monday-Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm
- 22.5 hours a week
- Rate of pay - $20.54/hr
- This position is entitled to the Provincial Wage Enhancement for eligible staff
- Start date: July 4, 2022
How to Apply
Applicant should submit a detailed resume with optional cover letter that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than 5:00 pm, June 6, 2022 to:
South Arm Community Centre
Nastasia Zhuk, Preschool Coordinator, South Arm Community Association
8880 Williams Road
Richmond, BC V7A 1G6
Fax: 604-238-8065
E-mail: Nastasia.Zhuk@richmond.ca
(Adobe PDF or MS Word format only)
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Duties may be carried out in a City owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.