Early Childhood Educator

Job Description

Company: Hampton House Society dba Hampton House Day School

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator

Salary: $34.00-37.00 CAD hourly

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Language: English

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

NOC Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (NOC 42202)

Location: 3200-4464 Markham St, Victoria, BC V8Z 7X8, Canada

Company Overview:

Hampton House Society operates a full-day, a licensed Montessori daycare and childcare centre in Victoria, BC, providing high-quality care and education for infants, toddlers, and school-age children in a calm, thoughtfully prepared environment. This role involves working with young children in a nurturing, creative, and dynamic environment.

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 & Requirements

Education: A college diploma and Montessori teacher education is required

Certification:

Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) license

Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Other Requirements:

Satisfactory criminal record check

Punctuality

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (30 to 40 hours per week) with a 30-minute lunch break.

Benefits:

Extended health benefits after the probationary period.

Visit Our Website:

www.hamptonhousesociety.ca

How to Apply:

Submit your application via email to: hamptonhousesocietyoffice@gmail.com

Or mail to: 3200-4464 Markham St, Victoria, BC V8Z 7X8, Canada

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

Proof of the requested certifications