early childhood educator (ECE)

Making Waves Childcare; Penticton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in Penticton seeks an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement programs that encourage children's physical, emotional, and social growth. The ideal candidate will foster creativity and collaboration among children and co-workers while maintaining high safety standards. Candidates should hold an ECE Certificate and be ready to engage actively with children in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requirement for ECE Certificate in Canada.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations for childcare.
• Understanding health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support children's development.
• Engage children in activities like stories, songs, and crafts.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : Will train

Work setting

• Child care centre

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

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Early Childhood Educator Ece • Penticton, BC, CA