Early childhood educator (ECE)

New Kids on the Block Daycare; Saanich; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site daycare available

Learning/training paid by employer

Health benefits

Wellness program

Parking available

Job summary

New Kids on the Block Daycare in Canada is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to join our on-site facility. The role focuses on observing and guiding young children's development and providing a stimulating learning environment.

You will collaborate with colleagues to implement learning plans, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure compliance with licensing and safety standards. A College/CEGEP diploma (1–2 years) and 3–5 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years

Responsibilities

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• 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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

Skills

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Observation skills

Education

College/CEGEP diploma (1–2 yrs)

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

• 3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

WORK SETTING

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Day care centre or nursery school

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• 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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Administer first-aid and other assistance
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

SUPERVISION

• 1 to 2 people

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check
• Reference required

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program