Early childhood educator (ECE)

Golden Star Daycare; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Star Daycare in British Columbia seeks an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.

The on-site role includes storytelling, leading activities, encouraging creativity through art, drama, music and physical activity, and engaging children in crafts. Collaboration with staff and observing progress are essential components.

Qualifications

• ECE certificate or diploma required.
• First Aid certificate required.
• Experience in child care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Storytelling and leading activities for children.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Encourage children to express creativity through art, drama, music and physical activity.
• Engage children in activities by storytelling, teaching songs and preparing crafts.
• Guide children in eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Observe children for signs of learning or behavioral issues and report to parents or supervisor.
• Discuss progress and problems at staff meetings.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers.

Skills

Storytelling

Creativity

Communication

Education

ECE education (College/CEGEP)

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College/CEGEP

EXPERIENCE

• Experience an asset

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Child care centre

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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
• 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate