early childhood educator (ECE)

Playtime Childcare Society; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Parksville seeks an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement programs that support children's growth. Candidates will guide activities, foster creativity, and ensure a safe environment. Benefits include relocation costs, life insurance, and paid time off. Interested educators should apply to contribute positively to children's learning and development.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Parking available

Qualifications

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.
• Experience working with children, ideally 7 months to less than 1 year.
• Valid driver's licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting child development.
• Encourage children to express creativity and engage in activities.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other educators and assistants.

Skills

Creativity

Child Development

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College or CEGEP diploma (1 to 2 years)

Job description

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

Work setting

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

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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

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Early Childhood Educator Ece • Parksville, BC, CA