In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and responsibility shared by everyone. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) with Special Needs Certificate develops and implements curriculum to address children's identified needs, stages of development and interests, and plans developmentally appropriate activities and play environments that help children make developmental progress. The ECE with Special Needs Certificate collaborates with family members/legal guardians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance developmental gains of children in an inclusive play-based child care program.
The ECE with Special Needs Certificate applies current knowledge of BC Child Care Regulations, QACCH and Pre-School Program standards and the B.C. Early Learning Framework to create and maintain a childcare setting that meets all licensing criteria and demonstrates excellence in childhood education practices.
The ECE with Special Needs Certificate contributes to the achievement of organizational and departmental objectives, in accordance with established standards of practice, Island Health policies, and work-related processes, procedures and guidelines, including safety and quality protocols.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
