early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Chilliwack seeks a qualified individual for child care services. The role involves assessing children’s development, creating tailored learning plans, and implementing engaging activities. Applicants must possess an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate and a First Aid Certificate. This position requires working on-site in a child care center and includes various responsibilities aimed at promoting children's growth and well-being. Comprehensive health benefits are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Communicate children's situations to parents.
• Engage children through stories, songs, and crafts.
• Guide children with eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Observe signs of learning or behavioral problems.
• Establish behavior guidelines.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.

Skills

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Reliability

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• 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
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization: Target audience

• Children

Additional information: Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Benefits: Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits