Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler

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Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler

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Join Beacon as an Early Childhood Educator - Infant Toddler supporting our location in Saanichton at SESISEJ Childcare.

The programming at Sesisej Childcare Centre is nature inspired and supports a learning through play environment. We are looking for a highly motivated, positive educator who is truly passionate about caring for young children.

Benefits Include:

• Making a difference in people's lives every day.
• Comprehensive extended Health and Dental
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Hiring Bonus: Successful applicants will be eligible for a $250 bonus upon completion of the coverage period.
• Compensation: In addition to the posted wage, this position is eligible for the $6.00/hour wage enhancement

Days/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (including a 30 minute unpaid break, 40 hours per week)

Application Closing Date: June 29, 2026

Interview Date: July 1-3, 2026

Location of Work:7420 Veyaness Rd, Saanichton

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the
Childcare Manager, the Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator supports and
strengthens our infant and toddler child care program, which serves a group of
up to 12 children, by creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for
infants and toddlers. The Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator
promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development by designing
and implementing age-appropriate activities and providing individualized care
to meet the unique needs of each child. In collaboration with parents and
caregivers, they ensure consistent care and support. Additionally, the Infant Toddler Early Childhood Educator maintains a safe and
clean environment, observes and documents children's progress, and communicates
effectively with families and team members to foster a positive and inclusive
learning community for young children.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate inclusive,

developmentally appropriate programs and activities that support children’s
learning, growth, and well-being

• Foster a safe, engaging, and nurturing

environment that supports the diverse developmental, emotional, cultural, and
social needs of children and families

• Build positive, responsive relationships with

children, families, caregivers, and team members to support a collaborative and
inclusive childcare experience

• Support children’s ongoing development

through intentional guidance, observation, and individualized approaches that
encourage participation, confidence, and success

• Model positive caregiving practices, child

guidance strategies, and learning opportunities for families and caregivers

• Maintain consistent communication with

families regarding children’s experiences, progress, and developmental
milestones using a variety of communication methods

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of

all children in accordance with licensing requirements, organizational
policies, and best practices in early childhood education

• Support the delivery of inclusive programming

that reflects cultural awareness, diversity, belonging, and respect for
differing family values and perspectives

• Serve

nutritious food and snacks in accordance with Food Safe standards and
applicable health guidelines

• Maintain accurate documentation, incident

reporting, and daily records as required

• Adhere to all applicable BC Child Care

Licensing Regulations, school policies, and organizational procedures

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and

professional team environment while participating in ongoing learning and
program development

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and

overall readiness of the childcare environment

• Escalate concerns related to child

safety, well-being, behaviour, or program operations to the Childcare
Manager in a timely and professional manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ECE certificate with IT specialization
• Valid ECE ITE BC License to Practice
• 2 years of experience as and ECE - IT
• Previous experience working with children, families and working within childcare settings
• Valid First Aid certificate, as outlined by Child Care Regulations (to be renewed upon expiry)
• Valid FoodSafe certificate
• Minimum of 40 professional development hours every 5 years as outlined by license to practice standards

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Energetic, nurturing and responsive approach that supports children's development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and strong professional judgment in day-to-day responsibilities
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in busy or high-stress situations
• Participates actively in team communication and shared problem-solving
• Builds safe respectful and trusting relationships with children, families and team members

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations, including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us. Accordingly:

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.
• All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.

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