early childhood educator (ECE)

Jumping Jack Childcare; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Kelowna is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator. The role involves caring for infants and toddlers, planning activities, and fostering creativity through play. Candidates should have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and 1-2 years of experience in childcare. This is a permanent position with 30 to 40 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate required.
• 1-2 years of experience in childcare.
• Ability to engage children in creative activities.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Synthesize information about children's progress to parents.
• Encourage creativity through art, music, and play.
• Guide children in development of proper habits.

Skills

Childcare

Storytelling

Creative Activities

Supervising Staff

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week