early childhood educator (ECE)

Little Llama Montessori Academy; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care center in Courtenay seeks an Early Childhood Educator to assess and support children's development. Responsibilities include preparing learning plans, developing child-care programs, and fostering a safe environment. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and an Early Childhood Education Certificate. Experience is an asset, and effective interpersonal skills are necessary.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• Experience in child care settings is an asset.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learning plans tailored to children's needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Observe and report on children's development.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Type of employment: Permanent

Language of work: English

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Education :

Experience :

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Health care plan