SFU Childcare is a place where:

Children are valued for their ability to do meaningful work, their wonder and curiosity, their perspectives, and ability to play.
Families are valued for their bonds and traditions, their commitment to work, home and community, and their dreams for their children.
Staff are valued for their vision, their delight in children, their skill and knowledge, and their commitment to families.

HOW YOU FIT IN

We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator who is passionate, creative, intentional, and reflective in their work with children. We are seeking educators who are experienced and dedicated to pedagogical narration as practice. Working closely with the Faculty of Education and with other educators on the SFUCCS team requires an ability to be flexible, vulnerable, open to critique, appreciative of the value of co-construction, and welcoming of the multiple perspectives of children, families, and professionals. We week educators who are eager to grow in their practice as learners, educators, facilitators, early childhood professionals, and overall advocates for children, families, and the profession of Early Childhood Education.

This position is Monday to Friday, a minimum of 20 hours per week (with opportunity for further hours based on the needs of the program) with a start date of August 14, 2017.

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The most sought-after candidates will have their Early Childhood Educator license to practice and will have or be working towards a degree in Early Childhood Care and Education. We week candidates who have a commitment to reflective work with children, an eagerness to collaborate with other educators and researchers, a commitment to ongoing professional development and growth, a dedication to inclusive practice, and a disposition towards research and inquiry. Candidates will be fluent and experienced in pedagogical narration as practice and have a strong understanding of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework. Employees who are chosen will be expected to attend SFU Childcare Society’s in-house training.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email or fax a cover letter, a resume outlining your experience and education (including two references), and copies of your BC License to Practice and current first aid certificate by August 01, 2017 to Jacky Hughes, Program Director. Email: [email protected]

Please indicate the position that you are applying for in the subject line and include all required documentation. We will contact only those applicants selected for an interview. SFU Childcare Society is an equal opportunity employer, pursuing diversity and valuing what diversity brings to the workplace.

This position is open to applicants of any gender.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary for an Early Childhood Educators is $19.18 per hour with 100% family medical/single dental health coverage,pro-rated vacation entitlement of 4 weeks annually, sick leave benefits, transportation allowance, and outstandingprofessional development opportunities.

SFU Childcare staff are members of the BCGEU