Child Care Positions – SD 10 Arrow Lakes
SD 10, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC, is seeking qualified, innovative and energetic early childhood educators for our brand-new child-care centre opening in 2023! With three all-day child care programs located in Nakusp for children 0-3 years (Infant-Toddler) and 0-5 years (multi-age) we are currently seeking Early Childhood Educators with Infant/Toddler (ECE/IT) and Early Childhood Educators (ECE) who are interested in joining our team of Early Childhood Educators. The district has part-time and full-time permanent positions and casual positions available. Salaries and benefits for these positions will be as per the Collective Agreement between the Board of Education for School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide inclusive and accessible childcare programming that will be a cornerstone for the small remote and rural community of Nakusp and surrounding areas, and that provides for rich early learning experiences that will enhance the growth, development, and well-being of all our early learners and their families. Integrating place-conscious, hands-on and experiential learning that create for engaging and innovative activities and that include an abundance of outdoor time, physical and artistic play are core aspects of achieving our vision.
Early Childhood Educator Role and Responsibilities
The role of our Early Childhood Educators is to create a secure and culturally appropriate environment, to observe and monitor the health and safety of the children, and to provide child care programming that supports all aspects of the children’s learning and development. Complete job descriptions including responsibilities and qualifications and experience can be found here or by visiting the SD10 Website https://sd10.bc.ca/employee-resources/employment/
About SD10
Our small rural district is staffed with people who care about children and students and who go the extra kilometers – literally and figuratively – to make a difference! We are blessed not only with breathtaking geography – long lakes, snow-capped mountains and lush forests – but also with warm and welcoming staff, parents and communities across the district. For more information about us please visit the following:
Where we are: SD10 Kootenay Schools from the air – YouTube
SD10 Website and Video Gallery: www.sd10.bc.ca / Video (sd10.bc.ca)
Applications
Please submit your resume and cover letter with supporting documentation, together with three current professional references, no later than noon on Friday, January 6, 2023, to: Ms. Michelle Grenier, Human Resources Manager by email to michelle.grenier@sd10.bc.ca or by mail to PO Box 340, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
