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
- 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.