Early Childhood Educator - Vancouver, Canada - Mole Hill Montessori, Limited

Description

• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Montessori teacher education

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Nursery school
• Kindergarten
• Before and after school programs
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Private school
• Alternative school

• Develop and implement childcare programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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 staff meetings
• 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and wellbeing of children
• Plan and organize activities for schoolage children in childcare programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Teach students using lessons, discussions, audiovisual presentations and field trips
• Prepare, administer and correct tests
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Monitor students during recess and lunch hour
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Identify childrens' individual learning needs
• Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials
• Develop course content
• Assist with classroom inventory
• Supervise teaching assistants and train student teachers
• Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
• Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher
• Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
• Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
• Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
• Assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audiovisual or electronic equipment
• Assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by school principal

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation

• Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Children with a mental health disability
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Children with diabetes
• Children with epilepsy
• Children with a genetic disorder

• Green economy sector
• Specialized env