early childhood educator (ECE)

Kids Park Childcare; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Parksville is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement programs that promote children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. The role involves leading activities, observing children, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates are team players with relevant education and experience, eager to support children's growth in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Lead activities like storytelling and teaching songs.
• Observe children for potential learning or behavioral problems.

Skills

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Education / teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs
• Early childhood education and teaching

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
• 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
• 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

Personal suitability

• Team player

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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Early Childhood Educator Ece • Parksville, BC, CA