Hampton House Day School based in Victoria, BC V8Z 7X8 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 candidate must be available to work morning and day shifts.

Employer Name: Hampton House Day School
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $34.00 to $37.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Victoria, BC V8Z 7X8

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Job Description

The candidate must assess children’s development to prepare learning plans tailored to their needs.
The candidate must assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
The candidate must bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
The candidate must develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
The candidate must maintain daycare equipment.
The candidate must perform storytelling activities.
The candidate must supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
The candidate must synthesize the overall situation of children and communicate information to parents.
The candidate must assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
The candidate must order supplies and equipment.
The candidate must assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping accurate records.
The candidate must encourage children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activities.
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 arrange rooms or furniture for rest and meal periods.
The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural 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 must discuss children’s progress and any problems at staff meetings.
The candidate must be knowledgeable about licensing regulations.
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 develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.
The candidate must supervise and coordinate the activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
The candidate must have a College/CEGEP education and Montessori teacher education.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must hold an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, a First Aid Certificate, and a CPR Certificate.
The candidate must be punctual.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The candidate must be flexible.
The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate must have the ability to multitask.

Work setting

The candidate should work in a child care center, day nursery, or crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

The candidate must have experience in caring for children.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Benefits

The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to Apply

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

By email

hamptonhousesocietyoffice@gmail.com

By mail

4464 Markham Street suite 3200
Victoria, BC
V8Z 7X8