Early childhood educator (ECE)

Royal Academy; New Westminster; In loco; CAD 38.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

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The Royal Academy in New Westminster seeks an Early Childhood Educator to support the development of young children through structured learning plans and engaging activities.

Responsibilities include storytelling, leading music and craft activities, and guiding daily routines. The role requires a valid ECE certificate, a vulnerable sector check, and the ability to work onsite in a non-smoking, air-conditioned environment.

Competenze

• ECE Certificate required.
• Vulnerable sector check required.
• Physically demanding role with varying activities.
• Experience with planning development activities is asset.

Mansioni

• Assess children’s development to tailor learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs for holistic development.
• Storytelling and leading activities through songs.
• Lead activities and engage children with crafts.
• Encourage creativity through art and play.
• Guide eating, dressing and toilet routines.
• Prepare snacks and arrange lunch/rest areas.
• Observe for learning or behavior concerns; report to supervisor.
• Discuss progress at staff meetings.
• Collaborate with coworkers and community service providers.
• Maintain a safe, healthy environment for children.

Conoscenze

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team player

Flexibility

Formazione

ECE Certificate

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OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Vulnerable sector check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Team player