Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Job Description

Company Name: Glenayre Montessori Daycare Inc. dba Glenayre Montessori Centre

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Language Required: English

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Wage: $37 CAD

NOC Code: 42202 – Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Location: 495 Glencoe Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 1G6, Canada

About the Role

Glenayre Montessori Centre is a licensed childcare centre providing care and education for children aged 2 to 5. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Early Childhood Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education, along with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for supporting young children’s development.

Key Responsibilities

-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

-Maintain daycare equipment

-Storytelling

-Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents

-Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

-Order supplies and equipment

-Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

-Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

-Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

-Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

-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

-Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Requirements:

-Education: College/CEGEP

-Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years / Montessori teacher experience preferred

-Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate and Infant/Toddler Educator Certificate is preferred.

-Satisfactory criminal record check is required

-Valid First Aid certificate

Target audience

-Children

-Toddler to pre-school (1 – 3 years)

Personal suitability

-Punctuality

-Dependability

-Efficient interpersonal skills

-Excellent oral communication

-Excellent written communication

-Flexibility

-Interpersonal awareness

-Judgement

-Reliability

-Team player

-Values and ethics

-Creativity

-Honesty

-Ability to multitask

Schedule: Full-time, 6-8-hour shifts with a 30-minute break, on a monthly rotation

Benefits: Medical and dental coverage after 6 months (50% employer-paid)

Visit Our Website

www.glenayremontessori.com

How to Apply

Mail: 495 Glencoe Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 1G6, Canada

Email: glenayremontessori.info@gmail.com

What you must include in your application:

Answers to the following screening questions:

-Do you have experience working in this field?

-Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

-Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

-Letter of recommendation

-Proof of the requested certifications

-Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples