Job Details We are looking for experienced, creative, skilled, energetic, enthusiastic, organized, passionate, and patient educators to join our amazing team.

You will need to show leadership and be able to take charge of your group, to animate and care for the children. Ability to establish a clear line of communication with children, their parents, and fellow staff members. A genuine love of working with children, a sense of responsibility, the ability to work as a part of a team, and individual initiative are all vital characteristics.

Job Description .
Job Type

• Permanent employment, Full time 35 to 40 hours per week.

Employment requirements

• Have a current B.C. Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA) Certificate.
• Completion of secondary school.
• A valid First Aid Certification.
• An up-to-date record of immunizations.
• Have a clear Criminal Record Check.
• Previous experience working with children in a child care/recreation setting (at least 2 years).
• English language ability.
• Spanish (conversational level) would be an asset.
• 2 Professional References
• Up to date resume.

Main duties and responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• Arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Assist with proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• May assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.
• Provide supervision and guidance of children's daily activities.
• Creating a positive setting for children to learn.
• Maintain a healthy, neat, clean, and functional environment in all activity and program areas (sweeping, disinfecting tables, toys, etc.)
• Implement the Centre policies and BC childcare regulations.
• Liaise with Manager/Owner, parents, and fellow staff members in a positive, professional, and timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centre, staff, children, and their families.