early childhood educator (ECE)

OneSky Community Resources; Penticton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based service organization in Penticton is seeking a dedicated Child Care Provider to develop and implement child-care programs, focusing on children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Applicants should have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and experience with children, especially those with behavioral issues. The role is on-site, and candidates are required to undergo a criminal record check. Benefits include a health care plan and vision care benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with children, especially those with behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations and ability to perform a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Engage children in activities like storytelling and crafts.
• Observe children for learning or behavioral problems.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

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
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
  
  

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
  
  

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits