Early Childhood Educator
Job Overview
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Date Posted21 August 2024
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Expiration date19 November 2024
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Work ExperienceExperience an asset
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QualificationTrade Certificate / Diploma
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No. of positions1
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Language at workEnglish
Job Description
Company Name: Heritage Mountain Daycare
Job Title: Early Childhood Educator
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $21.00 – $23.00 CAD per hour, plus an additional $6.00 CAD BC Early Childhood Educator wage enhancement
Language Requirement: English
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma
Position Available: 1
NOC Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (NOC 42202)
Work Location:
145 Ravine Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 4W3, Canada
Job Description:
-About the Company:
A licensed full-day childcare center providing care for children aged 30 months to 12 years.
-Position Overview: Early Childhood Educator for children aged 30 to 60 months.
-Business Address: 145 Ravine Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 4W3, Canada
-Work Location: 145 Ravine Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 4W3, Canada
-Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
-Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsibilities:
-Develop and implement childcare programs that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
-Lead activities like storytelling, teaching songs, and taking children on local outings, while encouraging creativity through art, music, play, and physical activities.
-Guide and assist children in developing good eating, dressing, and hygiene habits.
-Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral challenges and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
-Have knowledge of the Daycare Services Act and relevant licensing regulations.
-Set clear behavior guidelines to create a positive environment.
-Plan and maintain a safe and healthy space that supports children’s well-being.
-Build and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers who work with children.
-Assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs, and discuss their progress or any concerns with parents and staff.
-Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers to ensure quality care and education.
-Order necessary supplies and equipment for the daycare.
-Help maintain daycare equipment and assist with housekeeping and meal preparation duties as needed.
-Attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and address any issues.
Requirements:
-Education: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma.
-Experience: Experience an asset.
-Certification: Valid ECE license.
-First Aid: Valid First Aid certificate.
-Background Check: Satisfactory criminal record check.
-Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills:
Participate in staff meetings, sharing information about children’s progress and any concerns; Work with early childhood educators to support programs that encourage children’s physical, mental, emotional, and social development; Engage children in activities like storytelling, singing songs, and doing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange the room or furniture for meals and nap times; Write and submit observations about the children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
Additional Skills:
Supervise the work of staff, trainees, and volunteers; Manage ordering of supplies and equipment; Take care of daycare equipment and help with cleaning and meal preparation; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors with keeping records; Join staff meetings to talk about children’s progress and any issues; Oversee and coordinate the activities of other early childhood educators and assistants.
Salary:
Hourly Wage: $21.00 – $23.00 CAD, plus $6.00 CAD BC Early Childhood Educator wage enhancement.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 8-hour workdays including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
Benefits:
Vacation Pay: 4% of gross pay.
Apply by e-mail at:
daycareheritagemountain@gmail.com
Apply by mail to:
145 Ravine Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H 4W3, Canada