Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)

ILM Education Centre Ltd based in Ladysmith, BC, is looking for candidates for the position of Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. Our centre was established in September of 2011. The Saltair Childcare Society, the Saltair Community Society, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools all collaborate with us. The Centre offers full and part-time daycare for children aged 0 to 12 years, a resource programme for children with special needs, and before and after school care for school-age children.

The Daycare Centre also offers subsidised services to low-income parents based on a Ministry of Children and Families assessment. The centre is built on the Early Learning Framework (ELF), which employs inquiry-based learning concepts. The ones chosen to be employed will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to that of Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift schedules still to be determined.

Employer Name: ILM Education Center Ltd
Position: Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $16.00 to $17.50 hourly for 20 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Ladysmith, BC

Job description

  • The candidate would be responsible for developing and implementing child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
  • The candidate will be required to have knowledge of Day Nurseries Act.
  • The candidate will be required to have knowledge of licensing regulations.
  • The candidate will be required to establish guidelines for behavior.
  • The candidate will be required to lead activities by telling or reading stories.
  • The candidate will be required to lead activities by teaching songs.
  • The candidate will be required to lead activities by taking children to local points of interest.
  • The candidate will be required to guide and assist children in the development of proper eating.
  • The candidate will be required to guide and assist children in the development of dressing habits.
  • The candidate will be required to guide and assist children in the development of toilet habits.
  • The candidate would be responsible for providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • The candidate will be required to establish collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
  • The candidate will be required to observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
  • The candidate will be required to plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • The candidate would be responsible for assessing the abilities, interests and needs of children.
  • The candidate would be responsible for imparting knowledge to children through fun and play.
  • The candidate will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining daycare equipment.
  • The candidate would be responsible for participating  research programs concerned with improvements in early childhood teaching methods, as appropriate.
  • The candidate will be required to interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child’s family relationships.
  • The candidate will be required to plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
  • The candidate will be required to observe how children use the materials and interact with each other and adults.
  • The candidate will be required to provide positive guidelines such as re-directing, positive language and reinforcement.
  • The candidate will be required to seek out opportunities to recognize and celebrate new developmental achievements
  • The candidate would be responsible for representing and documenting children’s activities-display of children’s drawings and printing, portfolios.
  • The candidate would be responsible for monitoring and supervising the children constantly.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Previous experience is not mandatory.
  • The candidate must have First Aid Certificate
  • The candidate should have their Immunization records.
  • The candidate should have experience with Special Needs Children.
  • The candidate should have experience with Children with an intellectual disability.
  • The candidate should have experience with Children with behavioral issues.
  • The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should have a Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
  • Experience of the candidate in the concerned field will be given preference.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be able to supervise staff.
  • The work will involve a combination of sitting, standing and walking which the candidate should be comfortable with.
  • The work site environment is noisy.
  • This is a fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The work will be physically demanding which the candidate should be comfortable with.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The ideal candidate will be patient, have supervisory abilities, be physically active, and be enthusiastic.
  • The candidate should be Customer-oriented and friendly.
  • The candidate should pay attention to detail.
  • The candidate should have interpersonal awareness.
  • The candidate should be a team player.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate will be required to have exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times.
  • The candidate should have strong working knowledge of childhood development.
  • The candidate should be well-mannered and have a strong sense of responsibility.
  • The candidate should have exemplary customer service skills

Work Setting

  • The candidate will be required to work in Child care centre

Security and Safety

  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

Benefits

  • Health and Financial benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan and Dental plan
  • Under Financial Benefits, the selected candidates would get Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and Other benefits

How to Apply

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