Early Childhood Educator OR Educator Assistant
Brave Hearts Day Care
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
35
Working Hours:
8
Type of Child Care:
Other: Multi-age
Position Start:
As soon as possible
Join Our Team at Brave Hearts Day Care!
Position: Early Childhood Educator OR Educator Assistant
Location: Smithers, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a responsible Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - or Educator Assistant actively working toward their ECE - for our home-based, multi-age daycare.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
- Opportunity to design and shape your program, including hours of operation.
- Ability in determining infant/toddler enrollment levels, consistent with BC multi-age licensing requirements.
- A private, newly renovated, and spacious home-based daycare in central Smithers—purposefully designed for both children and educators, with clear sight lines, dedicated quiet, craft, and play areas, kitchen, and teachers corner. The private, bright, fenced backyard features several beautiful spaces for play.
- A supportive and professional licensee who prioritizes high-quality childcare including your health and wellness and work life balance, including actively assisting with operational needs (administration, deep cleaning, purchasing, etc.)
- Modern, high-quality equipment provided to support smooth and effective day-to-day operations.
草莓视频 Us:
Brave Hearts Day Care offers a warm and beautiful home-based childcare facility in Smithers, BC, currently undergoing licensing as a multi-age program – 8 children maximum. We provide a safe, nurturing, and playful environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. Our program encourages children across ages to learn from one another, build strong social connections, and develop at their own pace.
Your Role:
- Plan and implement appropriate activities for a multi-age group that sparks learning.
- Build positive relationships with children and their families.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming space in line with provincial licensing and health standards.
Qualifications:
Basic ECE
Additional Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
- Completion of an approved Early Childhood Education program and certification (or ability to hold one) through the ECE Registry in BC, OR
- Hold an ECE Assistant (EA) Certificate, actively working toward completion of ECE Certification.
- Experience working as an ECE or EA in a licensed childcare or home-based setting.
- Current First Aid & CPR certification.
- Ability to pass/hold a current Criminal Record Check.
- Compliance with ongoing health, immunization and tuberculosis requirements.
- Understanding of and commitment to the regulatory requirements of a licensed daycare.
Salary & Benefits:
Compensation & Benefits:
- ECE Wage: $31/hr ($25 plus $6/hr via the Wage Enhancement Program)
- ECE EA Wage: $24/hr
- Benefits: Full health and dental benefits after 6 months of employment
- Vacation: 3 weeks per year
- Paid Sick Days: 7 per year
- Professional Development: Funding and time provided