Daycare Manager

Early Childhood Education Manager

Position Status: Full-time

Location: Blueberry River First Nations in northeast British Columbia

Reports to: Band Manager

About Blueberry River First Nations :

BRFN is a First Nations that has successfully litigated in the protection of Treaty 8 Rights and successfully executed an Implementation Agreement with the Province of British Columbia.

Our core values are based on strong culture, traditions, and self-determination. We aim to support lifelong learning for our people we serve through knowledge transfer, teaching, and presenting opportunities for contribution and participation.

Summary of the Position

The primary focus of this position is to foster the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of children in the childcare center, through a structured learning environment for children ages 0-6 years. This position works under the guidance and supervision of the Child Care Center Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the center.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Applies Learn through Play and teacher directed educational approach to develop the social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills of children ages 0-35 months, ages 3-5 years and/or multi-ages depending on job placement.
• Plans, develops and implements developmentally appropriate activities that integrate learning and community, adapting to suit the individual learning needs of each child.
• Partners with the other ECE Teachers on projects, activities and crafts relating to the program, including preparing lesson plans and delivery to children.
• Assists in the supervision of children in the development of life skills and performance of daily activities.
• Monitors for safety of the children.
• Assesses each child’s development in conjunction with the Child Care Center Manager and engages in regular communication with the parents.

• All other duties, as required.

  Other Duties

• Assists in the preparation, cooking and clean-up of snacks and lunches provided to the children.
• Assists in daily and weekly cleaning and sanitization of the center.
• Contributes to the ECE calendar.

  Qualifications and Skills

• Early Childhood Education Certification.
• Immunized for all routine vaccines according to routine schedule in BC or willingness to obtain prior to starting work.
• Valid Child Safe Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to starting work.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks before commencement of work.
• Knowledge of BRFN community including history, traditions and culture is an asset.
• Work as part of a team and successfully interact with a variety of personality types.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality in the handling of information.
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Valid BC Driver’s License, ability and willingness to travel to remote areas and travel to meetings outside of the region as required;

  Work Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in the center.
• Normal hours of work are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Travel may be required within BRFN community and surrounding community.
• Travel for meetings/training may be outside of the community.
• Outside supervision of children, weather permitting.

Contact:

Interested applicants should submit their application to Human Resources at ktaylor@blueberryfn.ca. Deadline to submit applications is July15^th, 2024.

We thank all applicants who apply. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.