early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental childcare service in Burnaby seeks a dedicated individual to develop and implement programs that promote the physical and emotional development of children. Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate and possess strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include guiding children's activities, preparing snacks, and observing their progress in a noisy, dynamic setting. This is an onsite position with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• An asset is experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs to support children's development.
• Lead activities and storytelling sessions.
• Guide children in developing good habits.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for activities.
• Observe children for potential learning or behavioral problems.
• Discuss children's progress at staff meetings.

Skills

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Creativity

Honesty

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

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 site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask