early childhood educator (ECE)

BELLA BALLOON CHILDCARE CENTRE; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in North Vancouver is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to support children's development through engaging programs and activities. The ideal candidate will have an ECE certificate and experience in childcare settings. Responsibilities include assessing children's progress, developing learning plans, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Join our team to make a positive impact on young lives!

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement childcare programs.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of early childhood educators.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• 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
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

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