Location: Lil’ Dancing Owls Educational Daycare - 1896 Tronson Road, Kelowna (Glenmore area)

Program: Multi-Age Licensed Daycare Facility – providing quality care and learning for children 18 months to 5 years old

Date posted: Dec. 14, 2021

Start date: ASAP for the right candidate

Closing date: When filled

Hours of Work: 22.5 hours - 40 hours per week with flexibility

Work Days: Monday to Friday with some flexibility

Hourly Rate: $23 - $25 TBD based on experience and certification (includes $4 ECE Wage Enhancement)

Benefits: Opted in to the ECE wage enhancement benefit of $4/hr, Vacation pay, sick days, life insurance, AD&D and health & dental benefits available after 3 months of work, paid professional development workshops, fitness/lifestyle benefit, cellphone reimbursement, etc.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the care, supervision and safety of a multi-age group of 8 children ages 18 months to 5 years old
• Planning and implementation of classroom activities in accordance to the theme of the week (i.e. circle time, art and crafts, table top toys)
• Ensure Lil’ Dancing Owls’ philosophy, policies and procedures are observed at all time
• Develop positive relationships and open communication with children, family members, and other staff members.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the classroom and classroom materials

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Early Childhood Education Certification with License to practice
• Current first aid certificate
• Knowledge of Community Care Licensing regulations
• Must be physically and mentally able to work and care for children in a child care environment
• Ability to provide care and supervision for a maximum of 8 children at a time
• Clear Criminal record check
• Successful References check – 3 reference letters required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Work well in a team environment as well as individually

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All parents are not allowed to come into the centre and have to wear masks at pick up and drop off. We are a zero symptom centre so children who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness are sent home.

Experience:

• child care: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence:

• Early Childhood Education (Required)
• Early Childhood Education Assistant (Required)

Work remotely:

• No

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