infants' daycare worker

Octopus Academy; Richmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to support the development of children through engaging activities and programs. The role includes developing child-care programs, supervising staff, and maintaining a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have an ECE Certificate and relevant experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• ECE Certificate required for the position.
• First Aid and CPR Certificates are essential.
• Experience in early childhood education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other educators.
• Observe children for signs of learning or behavioral issues.

Skills

Child development

Storytelling

Supervision

Communication

Planning and organizing

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• 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
• 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
• CPR Certificate

Experience

• Experience an asset