early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Penticton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to work at a child care center in Penticton. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing children's development, creating enriching learning plans, and fostering a supportive environment that encourages growth and creativity. An Early Childhood Education Certificate is a prerequisite, along with various interpersonal skills necessary for this physically demanding and rewarding position.

Qualifications

• ECE Certificate is mandatory.
• Other trades certificate or diploma is beneficial.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop child-care programs promoting all areas of development.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other educators.

Skills

Creativity

Interpersonal awareness

Attention to detail

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

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
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask