early childhood educator (ECE)

Secret Heart Academy • Chilliwack, BC, CA • 1w ago

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of childrenStorytellingSupervise staff, trainees or volunteersAssist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of childrenEncourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activityEngage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing craftsGuide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habitsObserve children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisorSubmit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisorsDiscuss progress and problems of children at staff meetingsKnowledge of licensing regulationsAttend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of childrenEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with childrenPlan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hoursSupervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants