Early childhood educator (ECE)

North Douglas Preschool; Saanich; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

North Douglas Preschool in Saanich, Canada, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement nurturing programs supporting children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. The role involves leading activities, guiding daily routines, and observing progress.

The ideal candidate holds an ECE certificate and has strong communication and teamwork skills. On-site work is required and collaboration with staff and community partners is essential.

Qualifications

• ECE Certificate required.
• Experience in child care is an asset.
• On-site work is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Punctuality

English language proficiency

Education

ECE Certificate

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

Experience an asset

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Child care centre

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
• 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
• 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Punctuality
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Other benefits