Early childhood educator (ECE)

The Learning Experience Children’s Centre LTD. based in Port Coquitlam, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (ECE) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: The Learning Experience Children’s Centre LTD.
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $27.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC

Job Description

• The candidate will 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 responsible for storytelling.
• The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• The candidate must encourage children to express their creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• The candidate must prepare snacks and set up rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• The candidate must submit written observations of children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• The candidate will be expected to discuss the children’s progress and problems at staff meetings.
• The candidate must establish guidelines for behaviour.
• The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of the children.
• The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.
• The candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating activities for school-aged children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have Emergency child care first aid and CPR, Food allergy and anaphylaxis training, and an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must be honest.

Work site environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The work site is non-smoking and air-conditioned.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a child care centre, day nursery, or crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.
• The candidate should work in a daycare centre or nursery school; daycare centres also offer educational and recreational activities to help develop cognitive skills in children.

• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

Benefits

• Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan.
• In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking and Other benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

tlechildcare2023@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• Proof of the requested certifications