early childhood supervisor

Golden Star Daycare; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare center in North Vancouver is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for a permanent position. Responsibilities include assessing children's development, creating tailored learning plans, and implementing childcare programs. Candidates must have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and a First Aid Certificate, along with 1-2 years of experience. This role offers full-time hours (30 per week) and the opportunity to support the health and well-being of children in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in childcare.
• Must hold ECE and First Aid certifications.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tailored learning plans for children.
• Develop and implement programs for child development.
• Encourage creativity through various activities.
• Observe children for development issues.
• Discuss child progress at staff meetings.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Child development assessment

Program development

Creativity encouragement

Behavioral observation

Collaboration with co-workers

Health and safety maintenance

Activity planning

Supervision of educators

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Child care centre

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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week