ECE Preschool Instructor

ECE Preschool Instructor, Regular Part Time
RECREATION INSTRUCTOR 1

Competition No. 24-53

Internal/External Opportunity

This is a Union Position

Anticipated start date: August 12, 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 motivated individual to fill a part-time ECE Preschool Instructor position. Reporting to the Recreation Programmer – Child, Youth, & Family Services, the successful candidate will:

• Assist the Head Preschool Instructor in the planning and implementing a half day preschool curriculum designed to meet children’s social, physical, intellectual, creative, cultural, emotional, and developmental needs in a play-based environment
• Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
• 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
• Assess the developmental level of children
• Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips, and special activities
• Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members.

Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working with children aged 3 to 5 years old in a preschool environment. Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working in a licensed childcare setting and are familiar with childcare licensing requirements. Other qualifications include:

• At least 19 years of age
• ECE Certification – valid BC license to practice as an Early Childhood Educator
• Current Standard First Aid Certification
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector through the Ministry of Justice
• 3 professional references
• Record of Immunization status

Salary: $20.84 – $22.52 hourly plus benefits plus $6/hour ECE Wage Enhancement for those with valid ECE Certificates

Hours per week: Currently Monday/Wednesday/Friday between 8:30am and 2:00pm with opportunity for additional hours in our licensed OSC and during spring/summer camps.
Our current class schedule runs 9:00am-1:00pm. Must be available Tuesday/Thursday if registration expands.

Prior to applying, please visit our website at mail to: esquimalt.ca/municipal-hall/employment to view the job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.

Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 24-53 by 4:00 p.m. by August 2, 2024 to: preschool@esquimalt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date posted: July 19, 2024