Early Childhood EducatorFull-Time

We are hiring for a BC Registered Early Childhood Educators to join our team. This is a full-time permanent positions working Monday - Friday. Full-time in our 3-5 program. Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 5 years. Two years of experience working in a large daycare centre an asset. Working as a team, Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. The main duties include:

• - developing and implementing the child-care program

• - leading activities, both individual and as group activities guiding and assisting children in their development planning and maintaining an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of the children

• - establishing and maintaining a collaborative relationship with co-workers and parents

• Responsibilities include:

- Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

• - Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties

• - Supervise trainees or volunteers

• - Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents

• - Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

• - Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

-Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

-Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

-Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

-Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

-Discuss progress and problems of children at sta" meetings

-Knowledge of licensing regulations

-Establish guidelines for behaviour

-Attend meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

-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

-Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

-Administer first-aid and other assistance

-Administer first aid in emergency situations