Ece and Ecea - Gibsons, Canada - Huckleberry Coast Childcare Society

Description

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE) AND ECE ASSISTANT

Huckleberry Childcare is located in the picturesque heart of Gibsons, with a view of the sea and close to many parks and amenities.

The centre operates Monday to Thursday from 8-4pm. Huckleberry Childcare provides families in the area with a loving, playful and bright childcare atmosphere.

We are also the umbrella organization for the Arts Building, offering creative workshops and special events to the greater community on weekends.

Children play in the specially designed "Art & Play Garden" which features a natural playscape. Our 16 space facility is licensed for Group Care for children aged 30 months and older. Full-time, p art
- time and c asual positions are available.


Qualifications:

• Basic ECE
• Experience in inclusive child care settings working with children, families and other professionals
• Valid ECE/ECEA Certificate (copies of any diploma/certificate)
• Current Registration with the ECE Registry
• Clear criminal record check
• 2 Character references
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Job Summary_:

Provide quality, inclusive child care services for young children in a group setting under the direction of the centre's Administrator & Board of Directors.

• Job Duties_:
• Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the well-being of each child and that respect and reflect the diverse needs of children.
• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor and individual/group activities.
• Establish and carry out a daily schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines and transition times.
• Organize space, equipment and materials before activities ensuring adaptations to the environment as required.
• Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing.
• Encourage and assist children to practice self help daily.
• Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems.
• Provide opportunities for child directed play experiences.
• Plan and carry out activities that encourage problem solving.
• Provide experiences and play materials that actively promote anti racist and non sexist interactions and attitudes.
• Individualize the curriculum and ensure that all activities arc accessible.
• Observe how children use the materials and interact with each other and with adults.
• Determine specific times during the day when some children may require extra staffing support.
• Use observations to expand play and plan activities that recognize individual differences.
• In collaboration with the Administrator and family, recommend referrals or requests for additional services for children.
• In collaboration with the Administrator, ensure that all individual plans are regularly reviewed and revised as needed.
• Ensure guidance of children's behaviour that encourages positive self concept.
• Set reasonable behaviour expectations consistent with the centre's philosophy and policies.
• Provide positive guidance such as redirecting, positive language and positive reinforcement.
• Immediately address challenging behaviour without labeling a child.
• Follow behaviour guidance policies established by the centre and consistent with accepted practice in the field.
• Work cooperatively with the Administrator and community resources to support inclusive practice and address the needs of individual children.
• Ensure the child care environment is healthy and safe for all children.
• Follow the licensing requirements and the centre's procedures for maintaining health records, administering medication and first aid.
• Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Administrator or Board Designate and record such incidents in the confidential log book and as a reportable incident, as required.
• Monitor the child care facility for hazards and take preventative action as required.
• Update self daily on children's allergies, special conditions or other pertinent information.
• Establish daily eating routines that are pleasant for the children.
• Attend to children's physical needs for toileting, eating and resting as promptly as possible.
• Report all incidents or alleged incidents of child abuse as required and follow centre procedures, regional protocols and government legislation.
• Release children only to authorized persons in accordance with centre policies and licensing requirements.
• Ensure positive communication with enrolling parents/legal guardians.
• Plan for family conferences with other staff.
• Discuss the program's daily events with the enrolling parents/legal guardians.
• Accommodate the enrolling parent's/legal guardian's instructions for daily care routines when possible within the routines established for the group.