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early childhood educator (ECE)
- Merritt, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Target audience
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Early childhood education and teaching
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Air conditioned
- Child care centre
Tasks
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
- Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- 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
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Target audience
- Children
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Long-term care insurance
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Wellness program
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Responsibilities
Develop and deliver child-care programs and activities that support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Observe and report on children's progress, guide daily living habits, maintain a safe environment, and collaborate with colleagues and community service providers.
Requirements
Requires a one- to two-year college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma in early childhood education and teaching, plus one to less than two years of experience. Required credentials include an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate and emergency child-care first aid and CPR; a criminal record check and immunization records are also specified.
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Child-Care Program Development
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Storytelling
- Teaching Songs
- Creative Arts
- Classroom Safety
- Child Observation
- Report Writing
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Collaborative Relationships
- First Aid
- CPR
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Employer-Paid Learning and Training
- Paid Time Off for Volunteering or Personal Days
- Parking
- Wellness Program
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Emergency Child-Care First Aid
- CPR
- Child-Care Centre
- Child Development
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Emotional Development
- Social Development
- Program Planning
- Storytelling
- Music
- Arts and Crafts
- Dramatic Play
- Physical Activity
- Child Observation
- Behavioural Problems
- Learning Problems
- Written Observations
- Parent Communication
- Staff Meetings
- Collaborative Relationships
- Child Safety
- Health and Well-Being
- Criminal Record Check
- Immunization Records