Kelowna Child Care Society

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(Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Lake Country, Oyama)

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Job Title	Red Balloon Daycare
Location
Salary	15.50/hr for ECE ana $13.50/hr for an ECE assistant
Hours
Start Date
Job Description Qualifications	Looking for creative, enthusiastic and energetic ECE or ECE assistant to work with ages 3 to 5 group program. Starting ASAP 3 or 4 days a week for now, 8 hrs per day.Must have First aid get a criminal record check. We offer basic health insurance and starting wage of $15.50/hrs for ECE and $13.50/hrs for an ECE assistant.
Application Procedure	Please send resume @ redballoonlake@hotmail.com Pedro Roldan 250-769-7052
Closing Date	Posted May 4th, 2012

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Job Title	Job Title Early Childhood Educator
Location	Little Scholars (YMCA-YWCA Okanagan)
Salary	Salary $16/hour + membership and benefits
Hours	Full Time
Start Date	Flexibility between June 1 to July1st
Job Description Qualifications	We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator Caregiver who is energetic, personable, resourceful, well-organized, a natural at building relationships and bringing out the best in people. If that sounds like you, then this is your ideal job! Little Scholar Pre-school and Childcare centre is a partnership between Okanagan College and YMCA-YWCA and it features a newly constructed 3000 sq ft, 53 space childcare facility offering four childcare programs for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years. Programs include 10 spaces for Infant/Toddlers, 23 spaces for 3-5 year-old Group Childcare, and 10 Morning Preschool Program spaces. The Centre will utilize YMCA Playing to Learn™ where play is used to build a dynamic learning environment. The Centre will provide care for the children of Okanagan College employees and students as well as for the general public. Reporting directly to the Childcare Director for the YMCA-YWCA of the Central Okanagan, the Early Childhood Educators will assist in the delivery of high quality programs. Major Responsibilities and Abilities: · To read, understand and follow all Provincial and YMCA requirements and standards. - To assist with the planning and implementing of a consistent child centred program in accordance with YMCA standards. - To maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms. - To ensure that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and YMCA requirements. - To ensure the delivery of high quality programs and age appropriate care that meet best practices whereby enhancing children’s development and learning. - To maintain confidentiality of all information related to the YMCA-YWCA, the centre, the children and their families, staff and the community. - To implement the delivery of the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum as set by YMCA Canada and other association initiatives. - Must be 19 years of age (licensing standards) - Early Childhood Educator Certificate - Required - Infant/Toddler Educator Certificate (considered an asset) - Special Needs Educator Certificate (considered an asset) - First Aid certificate required - Additional courses/training related to child growth and development (will be considered an asset) Minimum 2 years experience working with children in a child care/ recreational setting Minimum 3 years experience as a Early Childhood Educator · A satisfactory Criminal Record Check · Enthusiasm, energy, interpersonal and organizational skills necessary to support a positive team environment
Application Procedure	Colleen Keeler – Childcare Director E-mail: ckeeler@ymca-ywca.com
Closing Date	Application Deadline: May 30th 2012

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Job Title	Early Childhood Educator
Location	Expanding Horizons
Salary	$15.50 per hour
Hours	35 to 40 hours per week
Start Date	August 15, 2012
Job Description Qualifications	ECE certificate, experience with inclusive, developmentally appropriate planning for ages 2.5 to 6, ability to work as part of a team and independently and three years experience working in the field.
Application Procedure	email resume to expanding@shaw.ca
Closing Date	May 30, 2012

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Job Title	WCDC Supervisor (Westbank Child Development Centre)
Location	3255A Shannon Lake Road, Westbank, BC
Salary	Commensurate with experience
Hours	40Hrs (Centre Open 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday)
Start Date	To be determined
Job Description Qualifications	The WCDC Supervisor is responsible for the management of the day to day operation of the Westbank Childhood Development Centre; Overseeing the development and delivery of the Daycare and Aboriginal Head Start Program and ensuring the development and safety of children in accordance with the provincial licensing, policies and procedures and the Westbank First Nation Education Strategic Plan. · Prepares the WCDC annual budget and oversees yearly expenditures including approving purchases within established budget limits · Develop yearly statistics of registered children to forecast class enrolment and staffing · Prepares and submits subsidy forms as required by the Province and parent invoices and receipts of daycare fees and payments · Maintains current and accurate student records: registration, medical history, immunization status, permission forms, referrals, and all other essential information · Keeps current with early childhood development trends, write/submit proposals, reports and the provision of policies and procedure · Supervises staff by assigning/directing work, conducting employee evaluations, staff training and development, staff work/implementation plans, disciplinary/corrective actions, hiring/termination recommendations · Supports the Aboriginal Head Start program that reflects the six program components and establish an Okanagan cultural environment · Communicates with families on program changes, new information, incident reports, closures, events, field trips through correspondence and distribution of monthly calendars/newsletter · Coordinates building and playground repairs with Property Management · Meets with Licensing, fire inspection and health inspections, and implement provisions as required · Participates in ongoing meetings with the Education Services Manager and attends Community Services Staff meetings when available · Establishes linkages with other Westbank First Nation programs/services and outside agencies to create and support programs that initiate early intervention strategies · Supervises the day to day administration, such as answering calls, ordering supplies, staff attendance, and staff breaks, etc Qualifications · Early Childhood Education Certificate and licensed to teach · Prefer Human Services Education with experience in Early Childhood Education · Minimum 3-5 years combined experience in one or more of the following: working with infants, children and families, and community development. · Minimum 3 years Management experience/team leadership skills · Experience in budgeting, proposal writing, work plans and strategic planning · Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal/personal management skills · Computer skills in Microsoft (outlook, word, Excel) ; Database management · Aboriginal descent preferred · Ability to research information on current child development trends, grants, legislations, and policies etc · Knowledge of provincial daycare policies and guidelines · Knowledge of fire and health inspection · Financial management and administrative skills · Ability to maintain confidential information · Conflict resolution skills, team building, and supervisory skills · Analytical and problem solving, decision making, and time management skills · Ability to work as a team and with minimum supervision · Knowledge of the WFN community · Successful Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search · Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity · Valid BC Driver’s license (class 5) and reliable transportation
Application Procedure	A competitive salary and benefits package is offered. Further information can be obtained at www.wfn.ca. Interested applicants should apply with a resume and covering letter to the Recruitment Coordinator. Please reference #12-06 and indicate clearly in your covering letter how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position. Recruitment Coordinator Westbank First Nation 301-515 Hwy 97 South, Kelowna, BC V1Z 3J2 Fax: (250) 769-4377 Email: careers@wfn.ca
Closing Date	Open until Filled - Posted March 29th, 2012

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Job Title	Preschool Teacher/Supervisor Position
Location	2011 Daimler Drive, West Kelowna
Salary	Salary as per contract
Hours	Hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-11:30am (class time)
Start Date	Start Date Sept 2012
Job Description Qualifications	The Westside Parent Participation Preschool (WPPP), a leader in play-based learning serving the West Kelowna community for 38 years, has an opening for the position of Teacher Supervisor. The preschool offers an excellent working environment supported by a highly dedicated membership of parents. WPPP is a licensed preschool operating under Interior Health, a registered charitable non-profit organization and a member of the Council of Parent Participation Preschools in BC. The successful applicant will be a highly organized self-starter, fully qualified and registered with Community Care Facilities. Qualifications include ECE Diploma or certification, an ability to communicate effectively with parents and children, and a willingness to work closely with the Preschool’s parent executive. Prior experience in a preschool classroom is an asset. The job will commence in September 2012 with possible training as early as May 2011. Please note that this is a part time position. Our current schedule includes Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings. ECE diploma or certification, effective communicator, willing to work closely with parents
Application Procedure	To apply with a cover letter and resume or to request a detailed job description, please email westsidepreschoolhiring@gmail.com For more information about our school, please visit http://www.westsidepreschool.com Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date	May 2012

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