early childhood educator (ECE)

Ocean Rain International Daycare Center Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daycare center in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator. This permanent position involves engaging children through storytelling and creative activities while supporting their personal and developmental needs. The ideal candidate will hold an ECE Certificate and have 1 to 2 years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• ECE Certification required.
• Ability to work shifts or on-call.

Responsibilities

• Assist in programs promoting children's development.
• Guide and supervise children in daily activities.
• Observe for potential learning or behavioral issues.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College or CEGEP diploma

Job description

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

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Storytelling
• 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
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Bonus
• Work Term : Permanent

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