Early Childhood Educator

Coast Educare; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace

Casual dress

Work-life balance

Nutrition program lunch

Priority Child Care

Paid PD days

Extended health/dental after 3 months

Winter break after 1 year

Job summary

Coast to Coast Educare is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join a growing team at multiple in-person locations in British Columbia. You will design age-appropriate curricula, support children's development, and collaborate with families to track progress.

The role requires a valid ECE/ITE license, First Aid/CPR, Food Safe, and references. Expect a 40-hour week with a strong emphasis on safety, nutrition education, and open-ended play-based learning.

Qualifications

• License to practice as an Early Childhood Educator or Infant and Toddler Educator.
• Valid First Aid/CPR.
• Food Safe (Basic - Level 1).
• Criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice.
• 2–3 positive professional references.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach and open-ended play-based learning.
• Familiar with BC's Early Learning Framework, ECEBC's Code of Ethics, and ECPN.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom of young children.
• Knowledgeable about children's nutritional needs to educate about our Nutrition Program.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities.
• Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Document observations and complete pedagogical narrations.
• Provide individualized guidance to support each child's needs.
• Monitor and assess each child's development and progress.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and communicate regularly about children's progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Excellent English

Strong communication

Classroom management

Nutritional knowledge

Education

ECE/ITE license

First Aid/CPR

Food Safe Level 1

Criminal record check

3 references

Experience with children

Reggio Emilia knowledge

Job description

An amazing opportunity to join a new and growing company at the ground level and be a vital part of our vision.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educators to join our team. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of young children and providing them with a strong foundation for their future education. If you have a love for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Duties:

• Create and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities
• Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment
• Document observations and complete pedagogical narrations
• Provide individualized guidance to support each child's needs
• Monitor and assess each child's development and progress
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and communicate regularly about children's progress.
• Excellent spoken and written English language a must
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment

Requirements:

• License to practice as an Early Childhood Educator and/or Infant and Toddler Educator
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Food Safe (Basic - Level 1)
• Clear Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Justicen
• 2-3 positive professional references
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach and open-ended play based learning
• Familiar with BC's Early Learning Framework, ECEBC's Code of Ethics, and ECPN
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom of young children
• Knowledgeable about children's nutritional needs to educate about our Nutrition Program

Perks:

• A positive and vibrant workplace of likeminded, experienced educators
• Business casual dress
• Work life balance. Work schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday for all Educators
• Staff participation in our Nutrition Program for lunch
• Priority Child Care
• Paid Professional Development Days
• Extended Health/Dental benefits after 3 months
• Paid Winter Break (5 days) after 1-full year of employment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00-$26.00 per hours plus a $6 Government Wage Enhancement ($29.00-$32.00)

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits: Extended health/dental/vision & Life Insurance/AD&D/Critical Illness

Experience: Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language: English (required)

License/Certification: BC License to practice as an ECE and/or ITE

Work Location: In person at one of Coast to Coast Educare's locations

Expected start date: Ongoing

Contact: [e-mail]