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Lead ECE

Galiano Community Daycare

Please view the information below for a detailed job description outlining the role and responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact the organization directly and follow any application instructions as described within the job description details below.

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Job Description

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hours Per Week:

40 (also accepting applications for part-time)

Working Hours:

Schedule is subject to enrollment, and slightly different June-Sep from the rest of the year - please email for a full job-description and more details.

Type of Child Care:

Preschool

Position Start:

As soon as possible

Please email for a full job description. 
Provides nurturing and developmentally appropriate care to meet the needs of children aged 18 months to 5 years in a group setting within a safe and healthy environment and in cooperation with parents, colleagues and community professionals. Leads a teaching team. Maintains a healthy and stimulating learning environment in alignment with the goals, policies, and values stipulated in the Galiano Community Daycare Handbook and BC Childcare Licensing.

Our licensed multi-age daycare is open year-round. We run a small classroom for up to eight children with a strong nature-based program.

Program Overview, subject to enrollment and staffing

Summer Program Mid-June to mid-Sep

  • Up to 8 children aged 18 mos to 5 years

  • 5 days weekly, days TBC. Children in attendance 9:00-4:00

  • Staff team: 1 lead and 1 assistant each day (spell each other off for breaks)

Winter Program Monday and Tuesday Mid-Sep to mid-June

  • Up to 8 children aged 3-5 years

  • Children in attendance 12:30pm-4:30pm

  • Lead works as the sole staff person for up to four hours of contact time with the children 

Winter Program Wednesday through Saturday Mid-Sep to mid-June

  • Up to 8 children aged 18 mos to 5 years

  • Children in attendance 9:00-4:00

  • Staff team: 1 lead and 1 assistant each day (spell each other off for breaks)

Qualifications:

Basic ECE

Additional Qualifications:

Would also consider someone with a pending ECE and years of experience as an ECE-A.

Must be willing to submit to a Criminal Record Check

Years Experience Required:

2

Required Experience:

Validating and empathizing with children’s feelings and choices

Improvising activities based on children’s interests

Attention to detail

Self-Awareness: ability to monitor own emotions, thoughts, and feelings while reacting appropriately to others

Relating to children in a respectful way that honours their emerging autonomy

Salary & Benefits:

$31.66-35.29/hr (includes Provincial Wage Enhancement)
GCD will cover the cost of benefits to eligible staff based on employment status, length of service and other criteria when budget allows, at the discretion of the Daycare Committee, and subject to renewal upon annual staff performance review. Benefits are provided through membership in ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥.
All employees receive a complimentary membership to our fitness centre.

Additional Information:

Considering relocating? There is rental housing available, and applicants who are Daycare employees are prioritized. It's walkable from the Daycare and brand new construction. Email us for more info. 

Details

Name of Facility:
Galiano Community Daycare
Region:
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Contact Info:
Address:
1290 Sturdies Bay Rd
Galiano, BC
V0N1P0
Website:
Posted On:
April 7th, 2025

Application Information

Closing Date:
May 5th, 2025
Instructions:

Please email galianodaycare@gmail.com with a short description of your experience, certification level, and whether you're interested in full-time or part-time, and we will provide suitable applicants with a complete job description. Let us know if you have questions about housing or other relocation information. 

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