Polka Dot Fine Art & Education  

Since opening our doors in May 2016, we have strived to be a place where people feel valued, engaged, and where they can express themselves, while facilitating happy and healthy minds through art creation. We provide a variety of programs including art classes, early education, and art events, catering from infant/toddler to school age, supported by an eclectic teaching style enriched with art and image-making. Our classrooms are fun and loving environments where students learn together, fostering mutual respect among peers and teachers alike, ensuring a safe and inspiring place to grow and create.

Currently, we are looking for a passionate & energetic Early Childhood Educator in our centre.

Position: Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent                                                   

Start Date: As soon as possible

Position available: 1

Hourly Wage: $20.00 - $21.00 (Depends on qualification and work experience) plus this position is eligible for BC Government Wage Enhancement Initiative

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Working Location: 205-800 McBride Blvd, New Westminster, BC V3L 2B8

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation per year

Duties

• Design and create learning programs to meet children’s physical, intellectual, social, cultural, creative and emotional needs
• Organize and facilitate activities for children, including storytelling, teaching songs, field trips to local attractions and encourage creativity and expression through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities
• Maintain and update the individual record of children handled taking note of the program’s positive and negative results
• Regularly communicate with parents and guardians regarding their children’s development needs and learning process
• Guide children in developing and practicing healthy eating, dressing, and bathroom routines to establish positive personal behaviours
• Establish and maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing setting where the health, safety, and well-being of children are protected and prioritized
• Develop and sustain partnerships with colleagues and external/community partners working with children
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay up to date on best practices and advancements in early childhood education

Qualification:

• Completion of a two-to four-year college program in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development is required;
• BC Early Childhood Educator certificate is required;
• Passionate, creative, intentional & reflective in their work with children is required;
• Practical English skills to interact with teacher, parents and children is required;
• Previous work experience as an Early Childhood Educator is beneficial, but not a mandatory requirement.

How to Apply

Please e-mail us your resume and cover letter to Eunjung (Julia) Ha at jobs.siwon@gmail.com with the subject line of ‘Polka Dot Fine Art & Education: Early Childhood EducatorPosition’. Please note that multiple submissions by one individual for this position will not be considered. Submissions will be reviewed and those who we believe might be a perfect addition to our team will be contacted.

Inquiries: e-mail only please.

** We welcome diversity and encourage applications from visible minorities group members, women, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.