Early childhood pedagogical consultant

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to support children with diverse needs in a day care setting.

You will assess development, develop learning plans, lead group activities, and partner with families and community providers to promote health, safety and growth.

The role emphasizes on-site work, safety checks, and collaboration within a team to help each child reach developmental milestones.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess children’s development and tailor learning plans.
• Experience developing and implementing child-care programs.
• Ability to lead activities and support creative expression.
• Strong collaboration with families and community providers.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development to prepare learning plans.
• Develop and implement programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Lead activities by storytelling, songs, and outings.
• Encourage creativity through art, drama, music, and movement.
• Observe for learning or behavioral concerns and report to guardians or supervisor.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with staff and service providers.

Skills

Assessment

Program development

Group leadership

Family collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Early childhood education and teaching

Child development

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Early childhood education and teaching
• Child development

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

• Day care centre or nursery school
• Agencies for exceptional children

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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

Experience with special needs children

• Children with an intellectual disability

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan