early childhood educator (ECE)

The Whole Child Early Learning Centre Ltd; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to support children's development through tailored learning plans. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience in a child-care setting. Responsibilities include assessing children's development, maintaining daycare equipment, and developing child-care programs. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with various benefits including health plans and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site daycare available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to < 3 years of experience in a child-care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Maintain daycare equipment and keep records of children's progress.
• Develop child-care programs that support children's development.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Interpersonal awareness

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

Early childhood educator (ECE)

Posted on December 08, 2025 by a licensed third‑party for The Whole Child Early Learning Centre Ltd

Location: 2192 Maple Dr, Quesnel, BC V2J 5A1

Job type: Permanent, full time (30 hours per week)

Schedule: Early morning, morning, day, evening

Salary: $23.50 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development to prepare a learning plan tailored to each child’s needs.
• Assist co‑workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child‑care programs that support the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling and lead activities such as teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Synthesize overall situations of children and communicate information to parents.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs and in keeping records.
• Encourage children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts.
• Guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisors.
• Submit written observations to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Apply knowledge of licensing regulations and 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.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well‑being of children.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and assistants.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: 2 to < 3 years in a child‑care setting.
• Languages: English.
• Work setting: Child care centre.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Manual dexterity.

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgment
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On‑site daycare available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen.
• A permanent resident of Canada.
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-29

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.