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 in Burnaby seeks a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to support children's development through tailored programs and creative activities. The role involves assessing children's needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with families and colleagues to ensure a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Education: College or diploma from a program of 1-2 years.
• Experience: Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal awareness

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

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
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Group insurance benefits

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