early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Child Care Provider in Vancouver. Responsibilities include assessing children's development, implementing care programs, and supervising staff. Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education certificate and have relevant experience. This is an on-site role with no remote work options, ensuring a nurturing environment for children's growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations for child care.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs for children’s development.
• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers in the child care center.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication skills

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Diploma of 1-2 years

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

3 years to less than 5 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

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available