HEAD ECE PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTOR, REGULAR PART TIME
Competition No. 24-26
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: May 2024
About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.
About our Organization:
The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programs to choose from.
About the Opportunity:
The Recreation Department is seeking a highly organized, reliable, and experienced individual to fill a part-time Head ECE Preschool Instructor position. This is a Regular Part time position requiring the incumbent to work with the Community Recreation area of Parks and Recreation starting May 2024. Scheduled hours vary. Incumbent must be available Mon - Fri between 8:30am – 2:45pm. Preschool class times are currently M/W/F 9:00am-1:00pm, however an additional T/Th class could be added depending on registration needs. This position is employed as an ECE Preschool Instructor for September through June. Employees may apply for part-time or full-time opportunities as a summer camp leader for July/August.
Reporting to the Child, Youth, and Family Programmer, the successful candidate will:
- Create, plan, and implement ½ day preschool program for Sept-June.
- Design and deliver lesson plans to meet children’s social, physical, intellectual, creative, cultural, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Adhere to VIHA Childcare Licensing requirements, policies and guidelines including writing reports.
- Build children’s social and interpersonal skills and self-esteem by establishing routines and positive guidance policies that allow children to feel secure, comfortable, and safe.
- Create and follow individual care plans for children in the program.
- Lead a classroom of up to 18 children in a variety of safe indoor and outdoor classroom activities.
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities.
- Provide first aid as needed to children.
- Create monthly digital newsletters and activity schedules.
- Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members.
- Manage supply inventory for preschool programs.
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of childcare licensing requirements. Preference will be given to candidates that have at least 2 years of licensed preschool experience in a head preschool instructor role.
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- ECE Certification - BC License to Practice as an Early Childhood Educator
- Current Standard First Aid Certification
- Clear Criminal Record Check via the Ministry of Justice
- Experience leading licensed preschool program for children 3-5yrs
- 3 Professional References
- Statement of Immunizations
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
Salary: $23.68 – $25.55 hourly plus benefits
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description above, which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 24-26 by 4:00 p.m. by May 12, 2024 to: [email protected].