Early Childhood Educator - IT

Kids & Company; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Metro Vancouver is seeking a full-time Infant and Toddler Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and valid ECE certification. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, implementing learning approaches, and supporting children's well-being. This role offers a positive work environment and comprehensive benefits after a probationary period.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package after probation

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with all levels including children and parents.
• Strong ability to utilize computer systems for documentation and reporting.
• Experience in early childhood education and support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping.
• Implement a Reggio Emilia approach to learning.
• Support children’s emotional and physical well-being.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to take initiative

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong collaborator and team player

Education

Valid British Columbia ECE/IT License

Valid Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR

Job description

Are you motivated to work everyday with the goal of helping little minds to develop and enrich their growth? If so, we are looking for you to join our team at Little Willows by Kids & Company.

You must be able to reach for excellence, be a compassionate early childhood educator, display empathy, be trustworthy, and willing to be empowered!

We currently have over 150 childcares centres across Canada & the USA and are constantly expanding; come and grow within the company!

Please Note: We are currently looking for a full-time Infant and Toddler ECE at our Little Willows by Kids & Company Dewdney House location!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping
• Implement a Reggio Emilia approach to learning
• Support children’s emotional, physical, or behavioural well being; while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills
• Maintain attendance, and health and safety checks
• Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary
• Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms
• Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops
  
  

Specifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with children, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to utilize computer systems for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations
• Strong collaborator and team player
• Ability to take initiative in and out of the classroom
• Strong problem-solving skills
  
  

Qualifications:

• Valid British Columbia ECE/IT License
• Criminal Record Check
• Valid Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR
• Immunizations up to date
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 45 pounds
  
  

What we offer:

Be recognized for your contribution, your dedication, and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• Comprehensive benefits package after a 6-month probationary period
• Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
  
  

Little Willows by Kids & Company is an equal-opportunity employer.

Little Willows by Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants