Early Childhood Educator - Chilliwack, Canada - Leap for Joy Open Air Learning
Leap for Joy Open Air Learning
Chilliwack, Canada
Verified Company
4 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment:
- Outdoors
Work setting:
- Child care centre
- Urban area
Tasks:
- Develop and implement childcare 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
- 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
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience with special needs children:
- Children who are blind or visually impaired
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with asthma
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Screening questions:
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Green job:
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge
Other benefits:
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
