early childhood educator (ECE)

Honey Tree Daycare LTD; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Surrey is seeking a dedicated child care educator to develop programs supporting children's development. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience. Responsibilities include supervising staff, engaging children in activities, and maintaining a safe environment. This full-time role offers an opportunity to impact children's lives positively.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations is necessary.
• Criminal record check is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child care programs for children's development.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of early childhood educators.
• Engage children in storytelling and creative activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Creative expression facilitation

Supervision skills

Dependability

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers