early childhood educator - special needs

Rothewood Academy Richmond Garden City; Richmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing environment as an Early Childhood Educator, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the development of children. This position involves assessing children's needs, implementing engaging programs, and fostering creativity through various activities. You'll work closely with families and collaborate with community services to ensure a supportive atmosphere. If you're passionate about early childhood education and making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to lead and inspire the next generation in a fulfilling and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with special needs.
• Ability to develop tailored learning plans for children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare learning plans for children's development.
• Develop programs that promote physical and cognitive growth.
• Supervise early childhood educators and assistants.

Skills

Child Development Assessment

Program Development

Creative Expression Facilitation

Behavioral Guidance

Observation and Reporting

Collaboration with Community Services

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• 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
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• 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
• First Aid Certificate
• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Children with learning disabilities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• 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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Other benefits

• Other benefits

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Early Childhood Educator • Richmond, BC, CA