early childhood educator (ECE)

Honeybees Child Care Centre; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care centre in Port Coquitlam seeks an Early Childhood Educator. The role involves developing and implementing programs to support children's growth, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. Relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in a child care setting.
• Must possess Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Supervise staff and trainees; guide children's habits.
• Observe children and prepare progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Child development

Supervision

Collaboration

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Work Term : Permanent
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week

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