early childhood educator (ECE)

Little Leaps and Bounds Center; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Kelowna seeks a dedicated individual to support children's development through tailored learning plans and engaging activities. The role involves supervising staff, implementing programs, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates will have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and a passion for fostering children's growth.

Qualifications

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Implement child-care programs promoting physical and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Supervise staff and coordinate activities of early childhood educators.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College or CEGEP diploma

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is your current field of study?

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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