early childhood educator (ECE)

Conayt Friendship Society; Merritt; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP

Long-term care insurance

Parking available

Wellness program

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering orpersonal

Job summary

Conayt Friendship Society in Merritt, BC, seeks an on-site early childhood educator to develop and implement child-care programs that support the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.

You will lead activities, encourage creativity, and observe and document children's progress while collaborating with staff and service providers to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate program of 1–2 years.
• Early childhood education and teaching background.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Encourage children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents or supervisor.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers.

Skills

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

1–2 year college diploma/certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Job description

Education

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

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program