Casual/On-Call Early Childhood Education Assistant

The applicant will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union. Note: A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required with a review every five (5) years. The Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECE-A) leads after school care and works in partnership with the Kindergarten teacher in the classroom. The Seamless Day model allows primary school children to attend childcare in the Kindergarten classroom with a team of the ECE and the classroom teacher. The ECE begins their shift mid-day. For the first part of the shift the ECE works in the Kindergarten classroom, collaborating with the classroom teacher to design programs and environments that align with the BC Ministry of Education Early Learning Framework. The majority of the shift entails leading the after-school child care early learning program. The model is designed to enhance children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development and benefits from the professional expertise of primary teachers and early childhood educators working together. Qualifications and Experience: Successful completion of Post-secondary Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECE-A) certificate. Registered Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate to Practice in BC. For questions please contact Deanna Holitzki, Director of Inclusive Education or 250-505-7012. School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants. *If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.