early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Lake Country, British Columbia, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to assess children's development and implement tailored programs. The role requires an ECE certification and involves guiding children through various activities and maintaining a nurturing environment. Competitive benefits include health plans and paid training opportunities.

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

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.
• Experience with children’s development and childcare programs is an asset.
• Ability to engage children in creative activities.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Assist with housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Implement child-care programs promoting development.

Skills

Experience working with children

Creativity in activities

Knowledge of licensing regulations

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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.
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Benefits 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)