Early childhood educator (ECE)

Sunningdale Children’s Centre Inc.; Trail; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site daycare facilities

On-site housing options

Job summary

Sunningdale Children’s Centre Inc. in Trail, BC is hiring for an Early childhood educator (ECE). The position is permanent and full-time, with 2 vacancies.

The role pays $22.00 hourly, 30 to 40 hours per week, and requires an ECE certificate and a high school diploma. The candidate will support the development of children and work with a team of educators. Responsibilities include leading activities, assisting with program delivery, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support holistic child development.
• Assist educators in carrying out development-promoting activities.
• Lead storytelling, songs, and local activity visits with children.
• Assist with record keeping and documentation of progress.
• Encourage creativity through art, drama, music, and physical activity.
• Observe children and report potential learning or behavior issues.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Multitasking

Dependable

Education

High school diploma

ECE Certificate

Job description

Sunningdale Children’s Centre Inc. is located at 625 Isabella Crescent, Trail, BC V1R 1B1. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Early childhood educator (ECE). The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Sunningdale Children’s Centre Inc.
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $22.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 625 Isabella Crescent, Trail, BC V1R 1B1

• The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• The candidate must assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• The candidate will be responsible for assisting early childhood educators or supervisors with record keeping.
• The candidate must encourage children to express their creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• The candidate must prepare snacks and set up rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural issues and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of the children.
• The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
• The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
• The candidate must have an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must be able to multitask.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The work site is non-smoking and air-conditioned.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a child care centre, day nursery, or crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate will receive On-site daycare facilities and On-site housing options.