Early Childhood Educator

Honeybees (1-3yrs)

Location: Squamish – Mén̓mens ta smánit, Nature of position: Permanent, Full-Time

Valleycliffe Elementary Compensation: $25.95

Hours of Work: 40hrs/wk; Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Position posted on: April 20, 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

ABOUT SSCS:

Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is a leading social service provider

in BC’s Sea to Sky Corridor. We operate within a large geographic area – from Pemberton to

Britannia Beach. We offer 41 programs and services that support and enhance the lives of

residents through all ages and stages of life. Our programs include early childhood

development, childcare, counselling, family support, youth services, community living

services and affordable housing. We help create healthy, connected and diverse

communities where everyone can grow, develop and lead meaningful lives.

Contribution:

The Early Childhood Educator provides support and direct care to children under 6,

including children with support needs or infants/toddlers, to stimulate and develop their

intellectual, physical and emotional growth.

Qualifications:

1. Early Childhood Education Certificate.

2. Infant and Toddler certificate for 0-3 years programs.

3. Special Needs Certificate an asset.

4. Current BC Early Learning Framework training an asset.

5. One (1) year recent related work experience.

6. Valid approved first aid certificate.

7. Must be 19 years of age.

Job skills and abilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing member of a team.

2. Demonstrated ability to provide care and mature guidance to children.

3. Good written and verbal communication skills.

4. Familiarity with and commitment to the BC Early Learning Framework.

5. Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists in ensuring the program meets all legal and licensing requirements and

adheres to agency and program policies and procedures.

2. Following the BC Early Learning Framework, and under the direction of the Senior

Educator, helps to develops and provides a program that reflects the intellectual,

physical, emotional, and social needs of the children and promotes positive self-

concept, problem solving skills and autonomy.

3. Documents children’s learning and experiences with guidance from the BC Early

Learning Framework through written anecdotes, collecting work samples and/or

photographs. Pedagogical narrations are based on the children’s interests as

informed by daily observations and are shared with families.

4. Assists in the implementation of individual service plans for children in care with

support needs in consultation with families, Supported Child Development workers

and other professionals.

5. Recommends, to the Senior Educator, referrals or additional services for children with

professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech

language pathologists.

6. Provides behavioural intervention and support for children to assist in the

development of their physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills.

7. Reports on progress, behaviours of children and other outstanding issues. Maintains

required records and statistics.

8. Communicates with families about children’s growth and development and

pedagogical narrations. Requests input from and participation of parents in the

implementation of programs. Confers with families with regard to unusual or

problematic issues.

9. Attends to children’s physical needs such as toileting, eating and transferring.

10. Administers first aid and medication in accordance with established policy.

11. Ensures a clean, healthy and safe environment in which the children can interact.

Identifies and removes potential hazards.

12. Participates in staff meetings and fundraising activities.

13. Provides work direction to childcare assistants, support staff, volunteers and students

as required.

14. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

1. Criminal Record Review.

2. Signed confidentiality form.

3. Approved reference check.

4. Immunization record.

Benefits and Perks:

Healthcare: We offer an extended health program for employees who work 20 hrs/wk or

more. The program through Group Health covers MSP premiums, dental, vision, prescription

medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance, and long-term disability. We also

have an Employee and Family Assistance program. The premiums of the plan are 100% paid

by the employer.

Vacation & Leave: Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first

and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one

additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.

Retirement Pension: When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension

Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.

Other Perks: Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.

Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $25.95 per hour.

Apply today: [email protected]