ABOUT FVCDC

TheFraser Valley Child Development Centre is a community-based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth and their familieson the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the St:l and Nlakapamux peoples. We are located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, close to nature and city. Our work focuses on child development supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff and our community. We believe in Helping Kids Shine.

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a flexible, supportive employer thatinvests in the mental health, wellbeing, and professional development of our staff.We envision a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds.

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE/15 Hours a Week).

UNION CLASSIFICATION:P1, Schedule E

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Department Leader This position requires strong skills in facilitation of the CALM Early Care and Learning Framework curricula, including trainings, community of practice initiatives and groups. Working closely with teachers, parents, and community organizations to create a supportive network for childrens social emotional well-being. Supporting the creation of engaging activities and resources that promote SEL. Frequent travel (out of FVCDC region), working weekends and evenings is required to support various educational settings and community initiatives.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Masters Degree preferred in an area related to early childhood development
• Strong understanding in social and emotional development
• Understanding and experience with putting research into practice, knowledge translation
• Minimum 3 years' experience in facilitating parent groups or other types of adult education
• Experience in facilitation with large groups and understanding of adult learning styles
• Capable of navigating a variety of communication and technology platforms
• Preference for experience of working within school district professionals, early childhood educators, and parents
• Ability to travel in remote areas of province and out of province
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field of pediatrics
• Class V BC Drivers License

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• Salary range as per HSA Collective Agreement
• Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Paid vacation, sick time and special leave
• Yearly education allowance
• Additional employer sponsored learning and development opportunities
  
• Collaborative team environment
• Flexible working hours, with opportunity to do some work from home
• Work cell phone and laptop
• On-site free parking
• Travel mileage reimbursement

EQUITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

We are dedicated to strengthening the well-being, growth and participation of children, youth and their families through innovative evidence-based child development services.

Location & Travel: This position is based in Chilliwack/Abbotsford and would require travelling to other communities as requested.

Disclaimer:Please directly apply to career opportunities at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) on our careers page to make sure your application reaches the Hiring Manager. Any job Postings which are not posted on FVCDC career page are not legitimate job opportunities posted by FVCDC. Please note that FVCDC never requests your SIN number and any personal details prior to the onboarding (interview) process.