early childhood educator (ECE)

www.canadainternational.gc.ca - Jobboard; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated child-care professional to join their team in Kelowna. This full-time, permanent position involves assessing children's development and creating personalized learning plans. You will lead engaging activities that promote physical, cognitive, and emotional growth while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a college diploma in child care and a passion for fostering children's development. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and contribute to their overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have a college certificate or diploma in child care.
• Experience in child development and program implementation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to tailor learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting overall development.
• Engage children in creative activities and supervise staff.

Skills

Child Development Assessment

Child-Care Program Development

Supervision Skills

Creative Engagement

Behavior Management

Education

College or CEGEP Certificate/Diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

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Job details

• Location Kelowna , BC
• Salary 26.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Shift
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3300409

Overview

Languages

Education

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

Experience

Will train

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• 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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-05-20

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