Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)

Maple Tree Children’s Centre based in 846 Phoenix St, Victoria, BC V9A 5T7, is looking for candidates for the position of Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. We provide activities that enable children to develop skills at their own pace and in accordance with their individual interests. 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 Full time job.

Employer Name: Maple Tree Children’s Centre
Position: Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $22.00 to $26.00 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment – Full time
Location: 846 Phoenix St, Victoria, BC V9A 5T7

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 establish guidelines for behavior.
The candidate will be required to lead activities by telling or reading stories.
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 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 required to supervise maintain 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 must follow the guidelines of the Education Department and the State.
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
The candidate should have a College degree
In absence of a college degree the candidate should have a CEGEP.
Previous experience is not mandatory.
The candidate should have First Aid Certificate and Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
Experience of the candidate in the concerned field will be given preference.
The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
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 effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate should be able to supervise staff.
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 should have excellent customer service skills.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should be punctual.
Work places are completely smoke free
The work site environment is noisy.
This is a fast-paced environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
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 excellent organizational and time management skills.
The candidate must be able to remain calm in a stressful situation.
The candidate must be committed to assisting young children in adapting, learning, and growing at this young age.
The candidate should be enthusiastic about teaching.
The candidate must be able to empathise with those small children and their intense emotional feelings.
The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude
The ideal candidate will be caring and approachable.

Benefits

Health and Long term benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan and Dental plan
Under Long term benefits, the selected candidates would get many other benefits.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

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