early childhood educator (ECE)

Bella Vita Early Learning Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care facility in Kelowna seeks a dedicated professional to assess children's development and create tailored learning plans. Ideal candidates will have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and experience in creating engaging programs for children. The role offers competitive health benefits and a permanent position working 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience in child care is an asset.
• Certification in child care first aid and CPR required.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a learning plan tailored to each child's needs.
• Develop child-care programs that promote development.
• Maintain daycare equipment and arrange rooms for activities.

Skills

Assessing children's development

Engaging children in activities

Creative expression encouragement

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education : College / CEGEP

Experience : Experience an asset

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
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week