Early Childhood Educator Plus

The
Opportunity

Are you a mature
Christian who is passionate about providing high-quality and culturally diverse
Early Years programming? Do you want to spend your days planning, developing,
and leading children in stimulating activities to promote holistic growth? Are
you a highly adaptable and flexible individual who values, demonstrates, and
fosters teamwork? If so, this position might be of great interest to you. With
your extensive knowledge of BC's Early Learning Framework and Early Years
Service Framework, you will help plan and assess, and then implement
developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the
well-being of each child. You will also use your strong interpersonal and
communication skills to work closely with the all staff, and the children and
their families—some of which will be in early stages of recovery—providing advocacy
and referrals in in a trauma-informed and women-centered way. You will also act
as a lead when working with ECAs and non-ECE staff. If you have a strong
relationship with Jesus Christ, 2 or more years of related work experience, a
BC ECE Certificate, and a class 5 driver's license this could be a great fit

 You will
frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse
problems.  There will be other staff
nearby to assist as required. 

This is a
permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week) position.  For a copy of the full job description, click here. The starting salary range for this position is $25.01-$27.33 with a $6 wage enhancement.

Who We
Are

Demonstrating the love
of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of
care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and
have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide
competitive salaries, generous vacation, and sick leave, an RRSP matching
program, as well as the potential for educational assistance.
In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully
employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per
year in pooled para-medical expenses. A focus on employee resilience,
support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun
and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team.  If you are someone who desires to learn and
grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others
with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

What
You'll Need

If you are considering
employment with UGM, you must:

·
be legally entitled to work in Canada

·
be able to demonstrate
compatibility with our Core Values

·
agree with our Statement of Faith

·
be willing to provide, as a
condition of employment, a current criminal record check, with vulnerable
sector search, if you are the successful candidate.

·
possess
a valid, unrestricted driver's license and submit a current driver's abstract.

How to
Apply

To submit your cover letter and résumé by March
10, 2025, click on the "Apply for this position" button on
the right panel of this page. If you have questions about this
posting, please contact Bethany Cheung,
Partner, Talent Management at We welcome applications from
all qualified individuals, especially from Inuit, First Nations & Metis
individuals. Due to the nature of the clients we serve, only female
applicants will be considered for this position.   

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