early childhood educator - Comox, Canada - Comox Valley Children's Day Care Society

Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities