Early Childhood Educator – special needs

Job Description

Kidspace Learning Centers Walnut Grove

Position Title: Early Childhood Educator – special needs

Work Location: 21183 88th Ave, Suite 501, Langley, BC V1M 2G5, Canada

Start Date: As soon as possible

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $34.00-37.00 per hour (CAD)

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 30-40 hours per week, scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (6-8-hour shifts with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Language of Work: English

Position Available: 1

NOC Code: 42202

About Us

Kidspace Learning Centers Walnut Grove is a fully licensed childcare facility providing quality care for children from birth to 5 years of age. We are currently seeking dedicated Early Childhood Educators to join our team and work with children aged 0 to 5 years.

Job Responsibilities

Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties

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

Maintain daycare equipment

Storytelling

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

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

Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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

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

Guide and assist children in the development of 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 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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) / SNE certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

First Aid & CPR certification

Satisfactory criminal record check

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication & Excellent written communication

Team player

Ability to multitask

Benefits

Extended health benefits available after 90 days (shared 50/50 between employee and employer)

How to Apply

Email: kidspacelearningcentres1@gmail.com

Mail: 21183 88th Ave, Suite 501, Langley, BC V1M 2G5, Canada