early childhood educator (ECE)

Aspirational; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center in Burnaby seeks a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to foster children's development through tailored programs and engaging activities. The ideal candidate will have an ECE certificate and experience in child care, ensuring a nurturing environment for children. Responsibilities include assessing development, preparing learning plans, and collaborating with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Observe children for behavioral problems and prepare reports.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College or CEGEP diploma

Job description

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

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