early childhood educator (ECE)

Wonder Years Daycare; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daycare in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to assess and support children's development through tailored learning plans and engaging activities. The ideal candidate will collaborate with staff and families to create a nurturing environment that promotes physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing educational programs, and maintaining safety and well-being standards for children.

Qualifications

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.
• Observe children for potential learning issues.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset