Early Childhood Educator - Abbotsford, Canada - SMILE 'N' PLAY DAYCARE CENTRE INC.

SMILE 'N' PLAY DAYCARE CENTRE INC.

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Abbotsford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SMILE 'N' PLAY DAYCARE

Early Childhood Educator

Wage:
$22 TO $24 per hour

Full Time: 30 to 40 hrs/wk.

Permanent - full-time position

Location: 3558 McKinley Drive, Abbotsford BC

Smile 'N' Play Daycare is located in East Abbotsford. We have two locations within walking distance of one another and operate at the maximum capacity of 8 children per centre. We are looking for a qualified ECE to provide care in a warm and nurturing environment and trustworthy and respectful services to meet the needs of the families and children in our community who require childcare.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ECE will oversee
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day-to-day operation and work alongside the facility manager and Smile 'N' Play Daycare's Director. The ECE is responsible for managing the center to provide quality, inclusive childcare services. The ECE must have a strong understanding of quality care, providing culturally and age-appropriate child care programming, early childhood development, and Child Care Licensing Regulations, and can work in respectful collaboration with families and child development centers.

Responsibilities
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Ensure that the center promotes positive, holistic, strength-based early childhood development in a culturally appropriate manner to support all areas of the child's development and needs. Ensuring the environment feels safe for all children.

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Ensure the center meets all requirements of Childcare Licensing Regulations, including maintaining the facility and the children's files.

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Able to work independently and provide daily care to children of various ages.

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Utilizing positive behaviour management strategies to guide children's behaviour. Working in collaboration with Child Development Center to support children with high behavioural needs.

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Develop and provide age-appropriate program/curriculum planning, informed by the latest early childhood development research

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Ensure positive communication and collaboration with staff, professionals, parents, guardians, families and caregivers. Utilizing positive and respectful conflict resolution skills.

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Perform other duties as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Certification

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Criminal Records Check.

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Current First Aid

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VALID Early Childhood Certification or with Infant Toddler and Special Needs Certification

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Proof of Covid Vaccinations

Experience
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Minimum 1 to 3 years experience working with children.

Knowledge and Skill
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Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills

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Positive communication skills

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Knowledge Early Learning Framework and implementation of Educational Play-Based Curriculum

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Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills to prioritize competing priorities.

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Demonstrated leadership ability and experience with program planning and development for children aged 3 months to 12 years.

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Able to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.

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Up to date knowledge of relevant community resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS
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This position regularly interacts with infants and toddlers.

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Engagement with children, parents/guardians, staff and external contacts

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- **Attention to detail with strong organizational skills. Highly
- developed ability to work under pressure**:

Ability to remain calm, professional, objective, and constructive.

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Dynamic environment with multiple demands, changing priorities and constant interruption

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Intermittent physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting and lifting ( under 20 kg)

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Noise level in the Centre varies from quiet to loud

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Also offers an opportunity to one who qualifies for Wages Subsidy

Job Types

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Full-time, Permanent

Salary

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$22.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits

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