Atira Women’s Resource Society Early Care & Learning Centres:

We believe child care should foster the development of the whole child – socially, physically, intellectually, creatively and emotionally and it is with these principles in mind that we designed Seksik Early Care & Learning Centre, our inclusive 24-space licensed child care centre in Downtown Vancouver.

About You:

• You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy.
• You want to collaborate with a team to plan and implement quality programs for young children, maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families and other team members.
• You believe and respect the competency of young children.
• You understand the impact our interactions and relationships with children have on their development, learning, sense of identity and overall well-being.
• You are aware of the expectations and requirements of Community Care Licensing.
• You work within the ECEBC Code of Ethics.

You Also Have:

• A British Columbia (BC) Early Childhood Educator license to practice is required
• An Infant and Toddler certificate is an asset
• Food safe is an asset
• Experience working with infants, toddlers and children with complex needs
• Covid-19 (including boosters) & Annual Flu Vaccinations are required, unless with valid exemption

• All positions are subject to a criminal records review (Submitted by Atira)
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• A valid child oriented First Aid certificate is required
• Must have a legal authorization to work in Canada

Additional Requisites/Assets:

We are committed to hiring women who reflect the women who access our services and the communities in which we work and because this is a program specifically for First Nations, Metis and Inuk children, hiring preference will go to First Nations, Metis and Inuk women.