Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Tobermory; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Job summary

The Big Playhouse in Vancouver, BC is hiring an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) for permanent, full-time positions. The role involves developing care programs and guiding children through activities to support their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Requirements include fluent English, a College/CEGEP diploma, and an ECE certificate with First Aid and CPR. Salary ranges from $20.00 to $21.00 per hour for 30–40 hours weekly; health benefits available.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Must have College/CEGEP diploma.
• ECE certificate, First Aid, and CPR are required.
• Experience is an asset.
• Dependable with good interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs to support development.
• Lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local attractions.
• Provide opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• Guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and report to parents or supervisors.
• Assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs and discuss progress with parents and staff.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Dependable

Education

College/CEGEP diploma

ECE certificate

First Aid certificate

CPR certificate

Job description

The Big Playhouse based in 249 E 57th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5X 1S6 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.

Employer Name: The Big Playhouse
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $20.00 to $21.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 249 E 57th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5X 1S6

• 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 expected to lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local attractions.
• 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 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 expected to assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs and to discuss progress and problems with parents and other staff members.
• 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 College/CEGEP diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must have an Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate, a First Aid certificate, and a CPR certificate.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The work environment is smoke‑free.

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.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate has access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.