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Early Childhood Educators (ECEs and ECEAs)


Periwinkle Children's Centre
Kaslo, BC

Now Hiring: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS (ECE/ECEA)
Desired start date: Immediately and/or September 2023


Periwinkle Children’s Centre is seeking Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Educator Assistants to join our team in beautiful Kaslo, BC as we are expanding the number of children in our care.

We are looking to fill a full-time and/or part-time year-round position with a warm and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator. The Educator will share responsibility for the daily care and education of the children enrolled in our licensed early childhood program. Our ideal candidate will enjoy art, handwork, singing, storytelling, baking and cooking. They will hold a deep belief in the wisdom of play and embrace the concept of risky play. They will have a love for nature and outdoor education and will support inclusion and openness. An interest and openness to a Waldorf-inspired approach to early childhood education, as well as the ability to work as part of our team, are essential.

REQUIREMENTS
  • BC Childcare License - ECCE or ECEA
  • Experience or interest in Waldorf pedagogical approach to Early Childhood Education
  • Ability to maintain an aesthetically pleasing, clean, safe, and sanitary classroom Punctuality and reliability to meet all scheduled shifts and meetings
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing conditions and priorities with a positive attitude
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues
  • A clear criminal record check

Pay rate: $21 - $29 / hour. Pay rate is subject to qualifications and experience.

Hours: 20 - 40 hours per week

Periwinkle Children’s Centre also offers a benefits package, paid wellness days, mentoring, professional development and training support, and a nourishing work environment with a supportive and proactive communication policy.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should respond immediately with the following:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Current applicable certifications/licenses
  • References

Please submit your application to Heike Reeg-Smith at periwinkle.kliss@gmail.com, or mail it to
Periwinkle Children’s Centre,
PO Box 1136
Kaslo, BC, V0G1M0


​We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Support Workers

​Periwinkle Children's Centre is seeking support workers to support children with
diverse needs as well as all children through enhanced staffing.

This position is for 20 to 40 hours per week. BC ECE or BC ECEA certification is an asset, as is training and/or experience in working with children with diverse needs.  Pay rate is subject to qualifications and experience.

An interest and openness in a Waldorf inspired approach to Early Childhood Education, as well as the ability to work as part of our team under clear leadership are essential.
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Please submit a resume and cover letter to periwinkle.kliss@gmail.com, or mail it to
​
Periwinkle Children’s Centre,
PO Box 1136
Kaslo, BC, V0G1M0


Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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