Grins and Giggles Child Care

Where fun and learning go hand-in-hand. All staff are ECE qualified. Christian Based program. Inquire today!

Our programs challenge and motivate children through an appropriate balance of indoor and outdoor child-centered, hands-on activities which provide Biblically based instruction, a variety of crafts, games, and recreational activities, music, and nutritional and health related instruction.

04/04/2024

We Are Hiring!

Position: Child Care Center Manager Maternity Leave Cover – Full time

Job Description:
Grins and Giggles Child Care Center is seeking an Early Childhood Manager to join our team in a Christian based center. Our current manager is going on maternity leave in July 2024, so we are looking for someone with a valid BC ECE, management/leadership skills and the ability to work as a team in a Christian environment.

Requirements & Qualifications:
• BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate
• Child First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Criminal Record Check
• 3 reference contacts or letters
• Ability to work as a team in a Christian environment, positive attitude and leadership skills.
• Leadership and communication skills, along with a approachable manner towards parents and colleagues.
• Ability to manage a team of educators
• Strong administration and computer skills
• Knowledge of the childcare licensing regulations in BC

Job Duties:
The duties and responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
• Leading a team of certified Early Childhood Educators
• Maintain a welcome and communicative relationship with children, families, colleagues and board members.
• Overseeing the centers operations and creating a positive work environment
• Maintain and update centers policy and procedures
• Maintain an up to code facility for annual inspections by Interior Health
• Taking care of administrative tasks, such as daily emails, phone calls, parent appointments, staff schedule, payroll, government funding, enrolment, etc.
• Ensure all programs planned and designed are age-appropriate for the designated age group.
• Regular reporting to the Board of Directors and attendance at the meetings
• Providing nurturing, Christian based, and child directed care for children aged 0-5 year old.
• Assist in classrooms, along with covering breaks

Hours: Full-Time, Monday – Friday

Contract: June/July 2024 – July/August 2025

Wage: $29-$30/hr + ECEWE (Based on experience)

What we can do for you:
- Benefits (Dental, Vision, Extended)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Discounted childcare and childcare options (based on availability)
- Paid Professional Development and Re-Certification
- 12 paid sick days
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- $6/hour Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement (ECEWE)

Applicants, please send your resume to: [email protected] or call us at the center at: 250-860-8685

We look forward to meeting you!

09/12/2023

We Are Hiring!

Position: Full-Time – Early Childhood Educator

Job Duties:
- Providing nurturing, Christian based, and child directed care for children aged 3-5
- Provide a safe, fun and nurturing environment.
- Establish and maintain open and respectful communication between parents, staff and yourself.
- Alongside 2 other teachers, manager the day to day of the 3–5-year-old room. Including planning and executing daily lessons, assist children to express themselves and encourage self-help, problem solving and respect for self, as well as interesting with parents.

Qualifications:
- Valid ECE License to Practice (Infant Toddler Certification an asset)
- 3+ years’ experience
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Criminal Record Check
- Letters of Reference
- Ability to work as a team in a Christian environment, positive attitude and leadership skills.

Hours: Full-Time

Wage: $19-$22/hr + ECEWE (Based on experience)

What we can do for you:
- Benefits (Dental, Vision, Extended)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Discounted Childcare
- Paid Professional Development and Re-Certification
- Paid Sick and Vacation Days
- Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement (ECEWE)

Applicants, please send your resume to: [email protected] or call us at the center at: 250-860-8685

We look forward to meeting you!