VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRES (VSOCC)

Casual/On-Call Educator

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MPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES! The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) understands that children are competent, capable, and will reach their full potential when they actively participate in their own play and learning. We encourage and support children’s natural curiosity and foster diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environments where healthy play is encouraged.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We have amazing regular full time and part time staff as well as an outstanding group of on-call / casual support teachers. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! Over 50% of VSOCC’s regular staff started with us as part of our dynamic “casual team”! “On-Call” casual employment with VSOCC offers:

• Valuable work experience in 38 licensed child care programs
• Increased opportunities to be considered for permanent positions
• Flexible part-time work while you are in school
• Ongoing professional development

“On-Call” staff are scheduled when our regular staff are away on vacation or on leave. Every day, VSOCC needs 15 - 30 casual staff in our:

• Licensed Infant, Toddler, 3-5 group daycare and Preschool programs
• Licensed Before and After School programs

In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have:

• Completed Grade 12 and be at least 19 years of age
• ECE Certification or ECE Assistants actively in training for ECE or Responsible Adult Certificate for School Age program
• Basic First Aid training and certification
• Training and experience in children’s programs, recreation, teaching, or in a related field
• Valid work visa, permanent residency, or citizenship status
• Good knowledge and understanding of age-appropriate programming and developmental needs of children
• Good knowledge and awareness of BC’s ELF and emergent curriculum
• Experience working with a diverse population of children and their families
• Initiative, creativity, and enjoy change
• Good communication skills

Additional skills and experiences may include:

• Child care experience working in an inclusive child care setting
• Infant Toddler and/or Special Needs certification & license (or working towards it).
• Second Language

Terms of Employment:

• Salary: $22.15 – 22.95 per hour + 11.2% of salary in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays. In addition, you may be eligible for a $6 per hour Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement for ECEs (holding ECE Basic, ECE IT, ECE SN, or ECE IT/SN)
• Casual / On-Call (up to 37.5 hours per week)
• Starting: As soon as possible

This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU