early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Child Care Worker in Surrey to develop and implement educational programs in a child care center. The role requires participation in the overall development of children's physical, cognitive, and social skills. You will lead activities, supervise staff, and ensure a safe and creative environment for children. Candidates must possess an Early Childhood Education Certificate and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in child care.
• Mandatory to hold an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• Valid driver's licence required for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff and promote child development.
• Engage children through activities and storytelling.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

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 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player