Early Childhood Educator - New Westminster, Canada - YMCA BC

YMCA BC

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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Early Childhood Educator

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Location:Sea Otter
YMCA Child Care Center (65 E Sixth, New Westminster, BC V3L 4G6)

Terms:
Permanent, Full-Time: 35 hours/week

Shift:
Monday to Friday, shifts vary

Rate:
$23.20 per hour for ECE License to practice (
Plus $6 per hour Provincial Government's Wage Enhancement)

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Reports To:
Team Lead, Child Care

Major Responsibilities:

Provide quality care and creative programming to children
Build meaningful and positive relationships with children and families
Work with your team to create a supportive and safe environment for both staff and families
Deliver high quality and ageappropriate programs based on the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum
Provide active supervision at all times and work as a team to support transitions between play areas
Use our parent communication app (Weemarkable) to provide daily communication and updates
Keep a clean and safe environment in all program areas and common spaces (with enhanced cleaning protocols for COVID19)
Follow all YMCA, Child Care Facility Licensing (CCFL) and legal requirements, including YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum standards

Qualifications/Experience:

Basic ECE certification from a program recognized in British Columbia
Special Needs Educator (SNE) is an asset.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Any training related to child growth and development is an asset
Emergency First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate required (can be obtained within 30 days after start date)
3 professional reference checks to be completed

About YMCA Childcares:

YMCA BC is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Western Canada, with over thirty Early Years locations across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Sunshine Coast.

Featuring our YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, our childcare centers offer infant, toddler, 3-5 and preschool programs.

We provide an environment that helps kids feel at home, learning and growing in a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment.

Nature & Scope:

We are seeking a caring and creative Early Childhood Educator to provide a safe and engaging experience for all children at the YMCA.

Following the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, the educator plans and leads activities based on the interests and the developmental level of the children in our care.

Competencies:

Leading Self