EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR at School District #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District No. 83 invites qualified individuals to apply for the Regular Early Childhood Educator position at Silver Creek Elementary School. This is a Regular/Temporary 30.0 Hours per week, CUPE union position, and the rate of pay is $30.83 per hour for 10 months of a year, while students are in session. The hours would be Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. This position will end in June.

THE DISTRICT:

The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is a widely dispersed district which includes the five major communities of Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, Enderby, and Armstrong. The school district provides educational support for 5,900 K- 12 students in twenty-two schools with a professional staff of more than 1,200 employees. The North Okanagan- Shuswap School District is committed to enhancing a positive work environment for staff and a dynamic and supportive educational experience for students.

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the District Principal or designate, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) leads before or after school care and works in partnership with the Kindergarten teacher in the classroom. Knowledge of early childhood education is essential to this position.

Seamless Day Model:

The Seamless Day Model allows primary school children to attend child care in the Kindergarten classroom with a team of Early Childhood Educators (ECE) and the classroom teacher. The morning ECE greets the children and implements the early care and learning program with the children. The ECE remains with the children and the Kindergarten classroom while collaborating with the classroom teacher in the design of programs and environments, engaging with the Early Learning Framework. The afternoon ECE begin their shift mid-day, allowing for staff overlap and leads the after school care early learning program. This model is designed to enhance children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development and benefits from the professional expertise of primary teachers and early childhood educators working together.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, communitypartners, families, and children.
• Supports the transition of information between children, families, andclassroom colleagues (second ECE and Kindergarten teacher).
• Plans, coordinates and leads a quality licensed school-age group childcare program for early primary students.
• Collaborates with the Kindergarten teacher, second ECE and other schoolstaff to create a seamless transition for children moving between the childcare program and the school day.
• With the classroom colleagues, plans and maintains a learning environment that promotes the health, security and well-being of children.
• Supports budget preparation and purchase and maintenance of suppliesand materials.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Maintains statistics for child care reports.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
• Understands and acts in accordance with relevant policies and proceduresfrom the school, district, Ministry of Education, Child Care Licensing Regulation, and WorkSafeBC.
• Maintains familiarity with Workplace Hazardous Materials InformationSystem (WHMIS) / Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
• Completes ongoing professional development and maintains ECECertificate to Practice.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Completed Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma as an Early ChildhoodEducator. Preference given to those with a degree.
• Valid Childsafe first aid certificate.
• Clear criminal record check and up to date Immunizations as required bythe Child Care Licensing Regulation.
• Current Early Childhood Educator's Certificate to Practice from the BCgovernment's ECE Registry.
• A minimum of 3 years of recent experience within a licensed child caresetting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework
• Experience creating, organizing, planning and implementing an earlylearning program.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written andelectronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, ability to work withminimal supervision.

• Degree in ECE.
• Membership with the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC).
• Able to work with Pedagogical Narration as described in the EarlyLearning Framework.
• Understanding of the ethics of Early Childhood Education as described inthe ECEBC Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation and its application in Early Years settings and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

Please apply on the Make a Future webpage at with cover letter, resume, supporting documentation by TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Tracey Ward, Human Resources Specialist-Support Staff at (250) 804-7842 or by email at

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.