Casual Preschool Assistant

Competition Number: 22025

Job Title: Casual Preschool Assistant

Department: Recreation, Culture & Community Services

Employment Type: Casual; On-Call

Salary: $21.58/hr + 12.4% in lieu

Posted Date: February 24, 2022, 12:00 am

Closing Date: March 31, 2022, 11:30 pm

Last Modified: April 1, 2022, 5:59 am

Posting: Closed

Status: Interviews are being initiated. Posting will remain open until filled.

Description:

The City of Courtenay invites written applications for a casual (on-call) Preschool Assistant in the Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Department of the City of Courtenay.  This is a union position subject to the terms and conditions of the current collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.

Primary responsibilities include planning and facilitating programs activities in a licensed preschool setting; assisting in the monitoring of work of preschool support workers; and providing input and suggestions on lesson plans and outdoor activities.

Minimum qualifications include:

  • Grade 12 or equivalency
  • Early Childhood Education Certificate from a recognized educational institution
  • current Child Safe or Safety Oriented First Aid-Emergency Level-Childcare and CPR-C
  • current Criminal Record Clearance
  • eligible for Early Childhood Educators of BC membership
  • some (1 year) experience in preschool teaching
  • sound knowledge of the Child Care Licensing Act
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • leadership skills and abilities to provide and promote positive values and early childhood development
  • ability to deal tactfully with sensitive issues concerning children
  • ability to work well as a member of a team
  • physical ability to frequently lift preschool children and equipment such as tables and chairs

This is a casual, on-call position involving shifts during regular business hours.  The current hourly wage rate is $21.58/hr.  An additional 12.4% of gross wages is paid in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications and are available to respond to assignments on short notice should submit a resume outlining how they meet the qualifications, along with a covering letter by clicking on the “Apply” button below. 

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. 

We sincerely thank all applicants – only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

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