Early Childhood Educator, Early Years

Title: Early Childhood Educator, Early Years

Status: Regular, Part-Time (Union position)
Vacancies: 3
Hours: 3 Hours/Week
Schedule: Weekdays 9:30am-12:30pm
Wage: $25.95/hr - $29.76/hr (starting $25.95)
Grid: 10

Start Date:  ASAP
End Date: March 31, 2026, with possibility of extension. 

Date Posted:  April 29, 2025
Closing Date: Position Open until closed 

Please note that internal applicants must apply by May 6, 2025, internal applications received after this date will not be considered as internal and seniority will not apply. Position will remain open until filled.

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for a regular, part-time position: Early Childhood Educator.  Reporting to the Manager Women, Families, and Community Health, the Early Childhood Educator provides a caring and positive learning environment for children in childcare programs. The primary responsibilities for this position are planning, preparing, and delivery of daily early childhood educational activities.

 As a successful candidate, you are passionate about supporting children from diverse backgrounds in high-quality, experiential learning opportunities.  You believe in the knowledge, experience, and strengths of parents and their children and you see children as the center of families and community.  You are willing to challenge authoritarian principles that value the power and control of parents over children.  

The Opportunity:

As part of the Language Programs team, the Early Childhood Educator provides a caring and positive learning environment for children in the childcare programs. The primary responsibilities for this position are planning, preparing and delivery of daily early childhood educational activities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Plans, carries out, and evaluates developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children using modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing techniques.

• Identifies the abilities, interests, and needs of children and develops individualized and group curriculum based on these Monitors and assesses the developmental needs of the children regularly and implements attainable goals to help with the development and growth of each child.

• Ensures a physically and emotionally healthy and Safe environment in which children can interact and play 

• Develops daily program schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities.

• Prepares materials and equipment for activities and maintains the cleanliness of equipment and supplies.

• Ensures the safety and hygiene of all children while in the center.

• Administers first aid in accordance with established policy as required

• Adheres to Centre’s guidelines for discipline and managing behaviors appropriately. 

• Immediately reports instances of suspected child abuse to Manager or designate. 

• Adheres to DIVERSEcity and personnel policies, procedures, and practices.

• Fosters and maintains good communication with parents and provides parenting information to parents and refers them to other services if required.

• Plans and delivers educational workshops for parents as required. 

• Attends team and DIVERSEcity meetings and participates in multi-disciplinary committee work.

• Stays up to date of current developments in the ECE field and continues to upgrade professional skills.

• Perform all other duties as directed by supervisor/ designate 

Qualified Candidates will possess:

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education; 
• Two years’ experience working in a day care environment or similar; 
• Early Childhood Educators license to practice; 
• Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of young children; 
• Multicultural or cross-cultural experience; 
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment; 
• Standard First Aid training; 
• TB test clearance; 

A Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.

Please note that we currently have staff on the recall list. If an applicant on the recall list applies to this vacancy, the provisions under Article 13.5 "Recall" of the Collective Agreement will apply and we will not consider internal applications from those with less seniority.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter as separate attachments.  Please note that only Word or PDF formats can be accepted.   As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered. 

To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit www.dcrs.ca/work-with-us/.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is based in our First Steps Surrey office and is in-person services.  DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit www.dcrs.ca/news/diversecity-covid-19-safety-plan/. Successful candidates will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry out their duties, ensuring the best protection for our staff and clients.

A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews. 

DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at (recruitment@dcrs.ca). Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

About DIVERSEcity

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 45 years we have focused on providing specialized services newcomers to find employment, learn English, find housing, deal with family challenges, work through mental health issues and access medical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to quality and accountability. We value growth, respect, integrity and compassion.  To learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at https://www.dcrs.ca/.

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