Early childhood educator (ECE)
Best Friends Children's Centre Inc Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting- Child care centre
- Urban area
- Day care centre or nursery school
Tasks- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
- Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Security and safety- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
Personal suitability- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Financial benefits- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits- Other benefits
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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