The Cortes Island Playschool, operated by the SCCA, has an opening for an experienced teacher (ECE certified) AND an assistant (ECE assistant), starting September 2014. Hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am – 2pm.
We want the program to be:
• Child-centred;
• Play-centred;
• Nature/Arts/Music/Movement-based
• Inclusive
Skill set:
• Phenomenal interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively with children, parents, Manson’s Hall Manager and the SCCA Board.
• Depth of experience with young children.
• Ability to create a strong daily rhythm while maintaining flexibility
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet each child’s developmental stage.
• Ability to gently teach literacy, numeracy and other pre-school learning objectives within the context of play, nature, and the arts.
• Ability to create a compassionate environment, supporting healthy peer interactions among children.
• Ability to create an attractive program for children and parents.
Please send cover letter noting the position(s) you are interested in, resumé and phone numbers for 2 references by Friday, August 8th to mansonshall@gmail.com or mail to Cortes Island Playschool, Box 222, Manson’s Landing, BC, V0P 1K0. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.