Early Childhood Educator

OneSky Community Resources; Penticton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care organization in Penticton seeks an early childhood educator who will support child development through engaging programs and activities. The role includes assisting with daily care tasks and ensuring a supportive environment for children. A valid Early Childhood Education Certificate and experience in child care are mandatory. This position is physically demanding and requires a commitment to detail and teamwork. Health benefits include a health care plan and vision care policies.

Benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in child care settings.
• Ability to engage children creatively in activities.
• Knowledge of relevant child development practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Develop child-care programs supporting development.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of educators.

Skills

Child development principles

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Willing to relocate
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth