Early Childhood Educator

Mickey and Panda Education Ltd.; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care provider is seeking an Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) to develop and implement child-care programs that support children's development. The ideal candidate will have a College or CEGEP certificate and an ECE Certificate. Responsibilities include guiding children in activities, observing their progress, and collaborating with staff. This position requires certifications in Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Benefits include free parking and long-term retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Free parking

Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Experience in a child care setting is an asset.
• Must have Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement childcare programs that support children's development.
• Engage children in storytelling and educational activities.
• Observe children and report on their progress.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

College or CEGEP or non-university certificate from a program of 3 months to 1 year

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

NOC Job Code/Title: 4214 - early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

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Education

College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to 1 year

Experience

Experience an asset

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses required

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

Work Setting

Child care Center

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Tasks

• Develop and implement child‑care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• 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
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• 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
• Supervise and co‑ordinate activities of other early childhood educators

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, manual dexterity

Other benefits

Free parking available

Long term benefits

Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

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