early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement child-care programs that promote children's development. This role involves supervising staff, engaging children in creative activities, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have an ECE Certificate and experience working with children. Benefits include health coverage and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with children.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff and volunteers.
• Engage children in creative activities.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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
• Noisy

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
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• 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

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Honesty

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available