Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
Kaleidoscope Early Learning Centre based in Trail, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (E.C.E.). Kaleidoscope Early Learning Centre offer a rich curriculum that combines structured learning experiences with play-based activities, ensuring a balance between academic growth and the joy of discovery. Through age-appropriate activities, hands-on learning, and meaningful interactions, we strive to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Kaleidoscope Early Learning Centre
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.50 to $23.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: Trail, BC
Shifts: Day, Early Morning, Morning
Work setting: Child care centre
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 7 months to less than 1 year
Credentials: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, Emergency child care first aid and CPR, Child development worker (ECE level 2), Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be physically demanding, and a repetitive tasker
- The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
- The candidates should be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods
- The candidates should be able to work in noisy area, and outdoors
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be punctual, dependable, flexible, reliable, and judgmental
- The candidates should have values and ethics, interpersonal awareness, excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player
Candidate Status:
- Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
- Candidate must have legal authorized (Work Permit) to work in Canada
- If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers, develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children, storytelling
- The candidates should be able to lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest, support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- The candidates should be able to assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records, engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts, plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- The candidates should be able to provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity, guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- The candidates should be able to maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties, prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods, knowledge of licensing regulations, establish guidelines for behaviour
- The candidates should be able to observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor, discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings, assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- The candidates should be able to submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors, 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
Benefits:
- The candidates will get group insurance benefits, health care plan, dental plan, learning/training paid by employer, and bonus
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume, copy of latest school transcript, highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed, proof of the requested certifications, references attesting experience, and cover letter) through below mentioned details.
By email
amy.kaleidoscope.elc@shaw.ca
Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answering the following questions while applying:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!