- Salary
- $25 – $28
- Location
- Day Care, Canada
- Source
- Workday
Description
Interested in a career at Langara College?
Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.
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Employee Type:
Casual
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End Date (if applicable):
Job Description:
Qualifications Required:
Education
- Must hold a valid ECE One Year Certificate issued by the ECE registry of British Columbia. Two-year Diploma in ECE would be an asset.
- Practicum experience gained during a certificate or diploma program.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge and understanding of practices and techniques involved in planning and implementing instructional and developmental programs for preschool aged children, toddlers and children with special needs.
- Knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing child care facilities and programs in Province of British Columbia.
- Current safety oriented First Aid, Emergency level, Childcare, or ChildSafe certificate required.
- Must obtain documentation confirming a satisfactory criminal records check.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work with and provide care to a variety of age groups and in a variety of roles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated through effective relationships with parents and other members of the day-care staffing team.
- Ability to plan and implement suitable childcare programs in a clean and safe environment.
- Ability to communicate skillfully and sensitively with toddlers, preschool age children, and children with special needs; ability to communicate effectively with parents.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, students, parents, and the general public.
- Ability to be a team player, working well with other day-care staff to provide excellent childcare.
- Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse group of children and families.
- Ability to physically lift weights exceeding 10kg.
Hours & Days of Work: 8:00am - 6:00pm. Monday to Friday, however, hours may vary according to the needs of the department. Please note this is a Casual position.
Why Join Langara?
At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honoring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.
** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **
We offer the following benefits:
- Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
- Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
- Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
- Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
- Course/program tuition reimbursements
- Wellness classes and campus engagement events
To obtain the full job description, please contact our recruitment team.
Salary Range:
$25.79 - $28.85 per hour
Pay Grade:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
No
Closing Date:
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.
If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the CUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.
