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Community Association Opportunities

Preschool Instructor 1

Job Summary

Reporting to the Preschool Coordinator, assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive community based preschool program for ages 3-5yrs

Job Location

Steveston Community Centre

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 pathologist.

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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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;
  • Clear Criminal Record Check
  • Physician’s note;
  • 19+yrs of age; and
  • Immunization Record.

Assets

  • Post Basic ECE Training
  • Reggio Workshops
  • Montessori Ceertiicate
  • 2nd language
  • Sign language
  • Music background
  • Food safe

Hours of Work and Remuneration: 
  • School  year(September 2022 to June 2023) Monday to Friday, approximately 21 to 26.25 hrs/week
  • $20.54/hour (rate effective Sept 1, 2021. The Sept 1, 2022 rate under review) with $4 per hour Wage Enhancement for ECE certificate holders

How to Apply

Applicant should submit a detailed resume with cover letter that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 5:00pm to:

Steveston Community Centre
Catherine Nevada, Preschool Coordinator
4111 Moncton Street Richmond, BC V7E 3A8
E-mail: Catherine.Nevada@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.

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