Make a Difference with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul!
Are you passionate about working with children and creating a positive impact? Look no further! We’re thrilled to announce an opening for a casual/on-call Early Childhood Educator to join our Mary’s Place Childcare team.
Reporting to the Mary’s Place Program Manager, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will provide quality, caring and supportive childcare programs that integrate the philosophy and policies of Mary’s Place Childcare Centre. The Centre works with young children in a group setting delivering service in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the Centre.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offers:
- Competitive salary commensurate with your experience and reviewed annually
- Group Insurance, including a medical and dental benefit plan, pension and paid time off for full time employees.
- A socially responsible and inclusive culture in a successful community enterprise
Our ideal Early Childcare Educator will bring the following:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (required)
- Current BC License to Practice (required)
- A minimum of 1 year of recent relevant experience working in an Early Childhood
- First Aid Certification – Standard CPR (required)
- Experience working with children with cognitive and physical disabilities and the
- General office management skills an asset
These Skills and Abilities will help you thrive:
- Understanding of The Community Care Facilities Branch licensing requirements
- Knowledge of the issues that affect children and their families
- Demonstrated adherence to the ECE BC Code of Ethics
- Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with children, parents,
- Accountable with an ability to work effectively in collaboration with others
Additional Requirements
- A criminal record check including a Ministry of Justice Vulnerable Sector Clearance
About Society of Saint Vincent de Paul:
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island has been supporting people in need on Vancouver Island since 1916. Focused on impacting the lives of people affected by poverty, the Society offers emergency relief services while maintaining a focus and commitment to addressing the root causes that contribute to poverty in our communities. Through a variety of programs, the Society provides support through affordable housing, a food pantry, home visit program, day program for persons with developmental disabilities and thrift stores providing clothing and household items to those in need, to name a few.
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, fair, equitable and diverse culture and look forward to welcoming applicants with their unique strengths to our team.
