early childhood educator (ECE)

Playtime Childcare Society; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care organization in the Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Educator to develop programs and engage children in creative and educational activities. Applicants must have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and first aid training. The role requires collaboration with co-workers and the ability to guide children's development in a nurturing environment. This position is permanent with no remote work option.

Benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off for volunteering or personal days

Parking available

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's licence.
• Ability to develop and implement child-care programs.
• Experience engaging children in educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Encourage children to express creativity.
• Guide children in proper eating and dressing habits.
• Observe children for learning or behavioural problems.
• Collaborate with coworkers and community service providers.

Skills

Child development

Creative expression

Supervision

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Emergency childcare first aid and CPR

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 21.25 to 21.50 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Day care centre or nursery school

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
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

• Children

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

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