daycare worker

Alberni Valley Employment Centre; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care provider in Port Alberni is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator for a permanent full-time position. The role involves developing and implementing child-care programs and assessing children's development. Candidates must have certification in early childhood education and first aid, along with strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting focused on child growth.

Benefits

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Life insurance

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with children, including behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations and child care standards.
• Strong ability to observe children and identify development needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Assist early childhood educators in activities.

Skills

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Punctuality

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Reliability

Team player

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Job description

Posted onNovember 27, 2025 by Employer details Inquiring Little Minds

You have successfully applied for this job through Job Bank!

Job details

• Location Port Alberni , BC V9Y 2K5
• Salary 27.14 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Area of specialization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-27

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Inquiring Little Minds

• Educational services
• 1job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)