early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

LITTLE FOOTPRINTS ACADEMY (GUILDFORD) INC.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child-care provider in Surrey is seeking a dedicated staff member to develop and implement child-care programs that support children's development. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in child care and related certifications. This position offers a permanent role with health and financial benefits including a dental plan and group insurance. The successful candidate will work 35 to 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

On-site daycare available

Team building opportunities

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in child care.
• Ability to engage children in various developmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Communicate children's progress to parents.

Skills

Child supervision

Program development

Creative expression encouragement

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• 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
• 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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• On-site daycare available
• Team building opportunities
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week