Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Tobermory; Trail; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

Group insurance

Employer-paid training

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Early Learning Centre in Trail, BC is hiring an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) for permanent, full-time work. The role includes caring for infants and toddlers, leading storytelling and songs, developing development programs, and assisting with records and daily activities.

The ideal candidate is fluent in English, holds an ECE certificate with levels 1 and 2, first aid/CPR certifications, and has 7+ months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Certificate or diploma from college/CEGEP or other non-university program lasting 3 months to <1 year.
• Experience of 7 months to <1 year in related industry preferred.
• Must hold ECE Level 1 and ECE Level 2 credentials and related first aid/CPR certifications.
• Punctual, dependable, culturally respectful, and ethical.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs to support physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Lead storytelling and activities (storytelling, songs, outings).
• Assist educators in implementing development programs; maintain records.
• Observe children and report progress to parents and staff.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for meals and rest periods.
• Create a safe, healthy, and engaging environment; ensure health and safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Punctual

Dependable

Flexible

Team player

Ethics

Interpersonally aware

Good judgment

Education

ECE level 1 (CDA)

ECE level 2 (CDW)

ECE certificate

College/CEGEP diploma or certificate 3 months–<1 year

Job description

Kaleidoscope Early Learning Centre based in Trail, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (E.C.E.) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Kaleidoscope Early Learning Centre
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.75 to $23.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Trail, BC

• The candidate must bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• The candidate will be in charge of storytelling.
• The candidate will be expected to lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local attractions.
• The candidate will be expected to assist early childhood educators in implementing programmes that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• The candidate will be expected to assist early childhood educators or supervisors in maintaining records.
• The candidate will be expected to engage children in activities such as storytelling, song teaching, and craft preparation.
• The candidate must provide opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining daycare equipment as well as assisting with housekeeping and cooking duties.
• The candidate must prepare snacks and set up rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• The candidate will be expected to observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and to prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• The candidate will be required to submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• The candidate will be expected to discuss the children’s progress and problems at staff meetings.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable about licencing regulations.
• The candidate will be required to develop behavioural guidelines.
• The candidate will be expected to assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs and to discuss progress and problems with parents and other staff members.
• The candidate will be required to attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and problems.
• The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
• The candidate will be expected to plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a College, CEGEP, or other non-university programme lasting 3 months to less than 1 year.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be a Child Development Assistant (ECE level 1) and a Child Development Worker (ECE level 2).
• The candidate must have Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certification, as well as an Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a child care centre.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits.
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Employer-paid learning/training.