Early Childhood Educator with Special Needs Certificate

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and responsibility shared by everyone. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) with Special Needs Certificate develops and implements curriculum to address children's identified needs, stages of development and interests, and plans developmentally appropriate activities and play environments that help children make developmental progress. The ECE with Special Needs Certificate collaborates with family members/legal guardians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance developmental gains of children in an inclusive play-based child care program.

The ECE with Special Needs Certificate applies current knowledge of BC Child Care Regulations, QACCH and Pre-School Program standards and the B.C. Early Learning Framework to create and maintain a childcare setting that meets all licensing criteria and demonstrates excellence in childhood education practices.

The ECE with Special Needs Certificate contributes to the achievement of organizational and departmental objectives, in accordance with established standards of practice, Island Health policies, and work-related processes, procedures and guidelines, including safety and quality protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education from a recognized post-secondary institution; and
• Special Needs certificate; and
• Valid Licenses to practice in BC as an Early Childhood Educator and Infant Toddler Educator ; and
• Three to five years recent related experience working with children under 3 years of age. Experience working with children with support needs ; and
• Working knowledge of the Community Care and Assisting Living Act and Child Care Licensing Legislation; and
• Valid First-Aid Certificate.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to orient, instruct, and evaluate students and volunteers.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Functional use of alternative modes of communication such as sign language.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD6101.pdf