Early Childhood Educator

CEFA Early Learning; Richmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Richmond, Canada, seeks a dedicated professional with ECE certifications to care for infants and toddlers. Responsibilities include developing child-care programs, supervising activities, and ensuring the well-being of children. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience and be skilled in effective communication. Benefits include health care coverage and bonuses. This is an on-site position with no remote options.

Benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Bonus

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement child-care programs.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities through storytelling and teaching songs.
• Encourage children to express creativity.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning problems.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work Location

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

Work site environment: Non‑smoking, Air conditioned

Work setting: Child care centre

Responsibilities

• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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
• Supervise and co‑ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional Information

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits: Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits: Bonus

Other Benefits

• Free parking available