Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Early Child-Care teacher will provide a quality caring and supportive child care program to members of the Chaoyin Bilingual Academy community that addresses their unique child care needs, meets all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments, and operates within the Child Care Practitioner Occupational Standards and Code of Ethics as defined by the Canadian Child Care Federation. This position reports to the Head of School of Chaoyin International School.
Qualifications / Assets
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Current BC License to Practice
Documentation in accordance with Community Care Facilities Branch licensing requirements
An Understanding of the issues that affect children and their families
Excellent interpersonal skills with parents, community members
Mature and responsible attitude towards work
Willingness to work flexible hours
Duties & Responsibilities
Helps the Chaoyin Bilingual Academy (CBA) Daycare operation by adhering to local licensing regulations;
Maintains operation of the centre within the approved budget, in consultation with the Head of School and Office Manager;
Develops general educational curricula;
Collaborates with CBA staff to develop positive learning activities;
Maintains positive and regular communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters, other electronic media and Parent Handbook;
Works with the Head of School deals with various complaints to resolve issues;
Maintains student records in accordance with required enrollment procedures and guidelines;
Consults, supports and provides guidance to CBA teaching assistants in evaluating and revising children’s programming as required;
In collaboration with the CBA teaching team, facilitates the placement, orientation and evaluation of CBA students on placements;
Ensures appropriate professional development opportunities are made available to CBA teaching assistant staff in accordance with identified training needs of CBA staff;
Works with Head of School, Education Consultant, Board and Program Directors to ensure that reporting is up to date and accurate;
Faithfully devote his/her full time and attention according to the best of his or her knowledge, skill and ability to this discharge of his or her duties, and shall not, during the term of this Agreement, engage in any activity which is contrary or detracts from the due performance of the business of the Employer;
Agrees that he/she shall work closely with the Head of School and shall seek direction from him in matters that have an effect on the overall school operations or the Owner’s authority;
In major areas of administration and finance, agrees that the Owner shall be responsible for the final decision and shall abide by that decision.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Fluency in English and Chinese-Mandarin is essential;
Must legally be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
Strong communication skills, written and oral;
Works well under pressure and attention to details;
Able to work independently and as part of a team;
Able to multitask and has good logical thinking;
Commitment to promoting the school’s vision, mission and core values and to participating in school life.
This position offers a competitive salary, including an attractive Health and Life benefits package.
To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to ([email protected] ).