Early childhood educator (ECE)

Kingcrest Learning Academy ( Vancouver, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Early childhood educator (ECE). We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time.

Job Description

• The candidate must assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• The candidate must bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• The candidate must develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• The candidate must engage in storytelling.
• The candidate must supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
• The candidate must lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• The candidate must encourage children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activities.
• The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• The candidate must submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• The candidate must discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and challenges of children.
• The candidate must establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
• The candidate must plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.
• The candidate must supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and assistants.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be creative.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a child care centre, a day nursery, or a crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.
• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.
• The candidate should work in before and after-school programs to provide a safe, fun environment for all students to participate in academic, leisure, and recreational activities outside the traditional school day.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must provide up-to-date immunization records.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will have access to on-site recreation and activities.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By mail

1346 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC
V5V 3E4

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?