Early Childhood Educator (Ece)

  • Sooke
  • Choo Choo Lets Go Childcare Centre

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

  • Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Work setting :

  • Child care centre Tasks :

  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

  • Storytelling

  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

  • provide opportunities 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

  • Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act

  • Knowledge of licensing regulations

  • 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 Supervision :

  • 5-10 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

  • First Aid Certificate

  • CPR Certificate Target audience :

  • Infant (3 months - 11 months) Security and safety :

  • Criminal record check

  • Immunization records

  • Vulnerable sector check Personal suitability :

  • Punctuality

  • Dependability

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Excellent written communication

  • Flexibility

  • Interpersonal awareness

  • Judgement

  • Reliability

  • Team player

  • Values and ethics Health benefits :

  • Dental plan

  • Disability benefits

  • Health care plan

  • Paramedical services coverage

  • Vision care benefits Long term benefits :

  • Group insurance benefits

  • Life insurance

  • Other benefits

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other benefits :

  • Learning/training paid by employer

  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)