early childhood educator (ECE)

arbutus childcare & fine art learning center; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare and education center in Metro Vancouver is seeking an enthusiastic individual to develop and implement child-care programs for children. Candidates should have Early Childhood Education certification and experience with child development. This is a permanent full-time role located on-site, offering a competitive hourly wage and various benefits such as free parking and a wellness program.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• Ability to implement developmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop child-care programs promoting physical and cognitive development.
• Engage children through storytelling and art.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Creative arts engagement

Strong communication

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 22.00 to 23.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-09

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

arbutus childcare & fine art learning center

• Educational services
• 2job postings advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)