early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. This role involves assessing children's development, creating tailored learning plans, and implementing engaging child-care programs that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. You will work closely with children in a supportive environment, encouraging creativity and ensuring their well-being. If you have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a college certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations and child development.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs to support development.
• Supervise staff and maintain daycare equipment.

Skills

Child Development Assessment

Housekeeping

Cooking

Storytelling

Supervision

Creative Expression

Behavior Management

Communication with Parents

Education

College Certificate or Diploma (1-2 years)

Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR

Early Childhood Education (ECE) 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

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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