Early Childhood Educator / Infant Toddler Certification Preferred
Kootenay Talent + Recruitment
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, shifts vary between 8:00AM - 3:00PM (extended care to 5:30PM)
Type of Child Care:
Infant/Toddler
Position Start:
As soon as possible
The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) works as part of a collaborative program team to provide nurturing, responsive care and engaging early learning experiences for infants, toddlers and young children in a group setting, under the guidance of the Principal.
In this role, the ECE develops and implements thoughtful learning plans that align with the centre's curriculum, goals, and overall philosophy, while also meeting all licensing and regulatory requirements.
The ECE supports and cares for children from infancy to age six, including those with diverse needs. Through play-based, inclusive learning experiences, the ECE helps foster each child's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development in a warm and supportive environment.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ Kimberley Independent School
Kimberley Independent School is a small, community-focused K–7 school located in Kimberley, British Columbia. The school offers a supportive and engaging learning environment where children are known, valued, and encouraged to grow as confident, capable learners.
Guided by the BC Curriculum, KIS combines strong academic foundations with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. With small class sizes and a dedicated team of educators, students receive personalized support while developing important social, emotional, and collaborative skills.
The school values connection—to community, to the natural environment, and to each child's unique strengths and interests. Families, staff, and students work together to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
The Child Care Programs
The Kimberley Independent School provides licensed part-time or full-time Child Care Programs. The Meadow Room and Forest Room are staffed by qualified and caring Early Childhood Educators and Assistants. Children are welcomed to be who they are, in an environment designed to allow them the most interaction possible. KIS also provides supervised extended care for children from 3:00pm – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Living and Working in Kimberley, BC
Nestled in the heart of the East Kootenays, Kimberley is a mountain community that feels both vibrant and welcoming. Known for its sunny skies, alpine views, and friendly small-town spirit, Kimberley offers a quality of life that's hard to match. For Early Childhood Educators, Kimberley offers the chance to do deeply rewarding work in a community that truly values children and families.
Qualifications:
Post Basic ECE
Additional Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education diploma or provincially recognized equivalent (minimum)
- Infant Toddler Certification preferred
- Current First Aid certification
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated staff team
- Strong communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Years Experience Required:
1
Required Experience:
Principle Duties & Responsibilities include:
- Work as a key member of an integrated staff team striving for inclusion, excellence and effective conflict resolution
- Responsible for the constant supervision, safety and wellbeing of children
- Plan, carry out and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities for children using modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques
- Develop daily program schedules including indoor/outdoor, active/quiet, and individual and group activities
- Recognize and respond to the needs of each child using developmentally appropriate teaching and behaviour management techniques
- Share in planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity and promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
- Establish and maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers
- Observe and record relevant information on each child's progress
- Attend to children's physical needs (diapering, toileting, eating, and sleeping)
- Administer first aid and medication in accordance with KIS policy, procedures and licensing regulations
- Ensure the program operates in compliance with all child care licensing standards
- Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain all mandatory training
- Complete bi-weekly timesheets and attend staff meetings as required
- Ensure facility cleanliness and follow lock-up procedures at the conclusion of each shift
Salary & Benefits:
Wage: Starting at $21.50/hour + $8.00 BC Government Wage Enhancement top-up = $29.50/hour
Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, shifts vary between 8:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: Kimberley, British Columbia
