early childhood educator (ECE)

Le Soleil Montessori Infant Community LTD.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center is seeking an experienced childcare worker to assess children's development and implement tailored learning programs. The ideal candidate has an ECE certificate, strong communication skills, and at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, supervising staff, and engaging children through creative activities. Full-time, permanent position in Vancouver offering 30 to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in child care.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Communicate children's overall situation to parents.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.

Skills

Child development assessment

Housekeeping assistance

Creating learning plans

Communication with parents

Creativity encouragement

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Non-university diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Assist co-workers with housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling and reading stories.
• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
• Communicate children's overall situation to parents.
• Assist early childhood educators in program implementation.
• Lead activities such as storytelling, singing, and outings.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Keep records in collaboration with educators or supervisors.
• Encourage creativity through arts, dramatic play, music, and physical activities.
• Guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toileting habits.
• Prepare snacks and organize lunch and rest areas.
• Observe children for learning or behavioral issues and report findings.
• Submit written observations to educators or supervisors.
• Participate in staff meetings to discuss children's progress and issues.
• Understand licensing regulations and establish behavior guidelines.
• Collaborate with co-workers and community service providers.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available.

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate?
• Do you have previous experience in this field?
• Do you possess the required certifications?
• What is your highest completed level of education?