Posted 2 months ago
Early Childhood Educator with Special Needs Certificate
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Early Childhood Educator with Special Needs Certificate to develop curriculum and play-based plans for children with identified needs in an inclusive child care program. The role works with families and multidisciplinary teams and must meet BC child care licensing standards.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement curriculum for children's identified needs
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities and play environments
- Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain a childcare setting that meets licensing criteria
- Follow Island Health policies, safety and quality protocols
Requirements summary:
- Early Childhood Education certificate from a recognized institution
- Special Needs certificate
- Valid BC ECE and Infant Toddler Educator licences
- Three to five years recent experience with children under three
- Valid First Aid certificate
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Special Needs Certificate, First Aid Certificate |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Early Childhood Education |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,262 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and responsibility shared by everyone. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) with Special Needs Certificate develops and implements curriculum to address children's identified needs, stages of development and interests, and plans developmentally appropriate activities and play environments that help children make developmental progress. The ECE with Special Needs Certificate collaborates with family members/legal guardians and multidisciplinary teams to enhance developmental gains of children in an inclusive play-based child care program.
The ECE with Special Needs Certificate applies current knowledge of BC Child Care Regulations, QACCH and Pre-School Program standards and the B.C. Early Learning Framework to create and maintain a childcare setting that meets all licensing criteria and demonstrates excellence in childhood education practices.
The ECE with Special Needs Certificate contributes to the achievement of organizational and departmental objectives, in accordance with established standards of practice, Island Health policies, and work-related processes, procedures and guidelines, including safety and quality protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education from a recognized post-secondary institution; and
- Special Needs certificate; and
- Valid Licenses to practice in BC as an Early Childhood Educator and Infant Toddler Educator ; and
- Three to five years recent related experience working with children under 3 years of age. Experience working with children with support needs ; and
- Working knowledge of the Community Care and Assisting Living Act and Child Care Licensing Legislation; and
- Valid First-Aid Certificate.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Ability to orient, instruct, and evaluate students and volunteers.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Functional use of alternative modes of communication such as sign language.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD6101.pdfJournal
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