early childhood educator (ECE)

Jumping Jack Childcare; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; 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, maintaining equipment, and fostering a creative environment through various activities. Qualified candidates must have a secondary school diploma and an ECE certificate, along with experience in childcare. Flexible working hours are available, offering a supportive atmosphere for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in childcare.
• Certification in Early Childhood Education required.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Maintain daycare equipment and prepare snacks.
• Guide children in the development of proper habits.
• Establish relationships with co-workers and parents.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Creativity

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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‑coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Overtime available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week