early childhood educator (ECE)

Cefa Early Learning Brentwood; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center seeks an Early Childhood Educator to foster a nurturing and educational environment for children. The role involves assessing children’s development, implementing tailored programs, and supervising activities. Ideal candidates will have an ECE Certificate, First Aid qualification, and experience in child care settings.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience working with children preferred.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Ability to create engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Engage children in various educational activities.
• Observe and report on children's development.

Skills

Child development assessment

Flexibility

Reliability

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Education :

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

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