early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Surrey is seeking an experienced Child Care Educator to develop and implement programs promoting children's development. Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning engaging activities, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations. Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education Certificate and have 2 years of experience. The role is strictly on-site with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of early childhood educators.
• Plan activities for school-age children in before and after school care.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On Site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel

• Valid driver's licence

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player