ECE/IT EDUCATOR Full Time

Job Summary:

As humans we rely on our relationships that provide interdependence, essential for our individual growth and community survival. Strong attachments bound in empathy, compassion, love, and trust ground us, so we may explore and thrive in the world around us.

The provision of care requires our educators us to be emotionally available and physically able to respond to children’s needs; from cleaning and comforting, to providing education and opportunities to enjoy a sense of wonder; caregivers offer whatever is necessary for the health, welfare, growth, and protection of children.

The mindset of a caregiver must be one of commitment to supporting each individual’s development through responsiveness, attention, energy, tone, and presence. By turning up to work, caregivers are affirming their ability and commitment to offering excellence in the field of education, care, and recreation for children in all its colors and facets.

Overview of Role:

Possess sound knowledge and understanding of child development

Maintain self-regulation to facilitate children’s development of same

Communicate, interact and listen to children with love and attention

Meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the children in our care

Provide quality opportunities for play, learning, and experiences to broaden children’s understanding and the way they interact with the world they live in

Provide positive opportunities to support children’s skills development and self-regulation

Offer leadership of children, providing corrective action without limiting or shaming

Ensure services offered are consistent with the Society’s core values, vision and mission, and best practices for care and education provision

Seek support, clarification, and collaboration to ensure children’s needs are met

Ensure services and facilities are compliant

Manage programming resources, funds, and administrative responsibilities

Worl cohesively and collaboratively with your team and all operational departments

Contribute to a safe, professional and supportive culture

Professionalism

qualifications and experience:

Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma with current license to practice

Two (2) years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Successful completion of the Society’s screening (including clear criminal record check) and orientation process

Excellent intercommunication skills

Physically agile and able to lift to 50lbs

interchangeable skills & characteristics

Personable and regulated demeanor

Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Organized

Total respect for sensitive and confidential information

Appreciation for policy and procedure

compensation package

We offer:

Leading-edge service provision in the field of childcare and education

Variety of positions and schedules

Fun, safe, inclusive, professional, and positive culture

Cost shared extended benefit plan

RRSP matching program

Wellness program, celebrations, team building events

Child care discount

Professional development funding and in-house training

Maven Lane is registered under the Society Act of British Columbia, is a not-for-profit society and registered charity offering early education and care at multiple centres. Maven Lane operates under the direction of the Executive Director and a governance Board of Directors. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. Accessible support will be accommodated upon request.

While we appreciate your application, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.