Early childhood educator (ECE)
Next Level Childcare Society based in Victoria, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (ECE). Next Level Childcare Society is a reputable childcare center committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. With a focus on nurturing children’s holistic development, Next Level Childcare Society offers a stimulating and supportive environment where children can learn, play, and grow. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Next Level Childcare Society
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $21.00 to $22.50 hourly (To be negotiated) for 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: Victoria, BC
Shifts: Day
Work setting: Child care centre
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Credentials: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, First Aid Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate excellent oral communication skills and exhibit excellent written communication skills effectively
Candidate Status:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers, ensuring their comfort and well-being, and develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children
- The candidates should be able to engage children in storytelling activities to stimulate their imagination and language development, supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of childcare programs, and lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest, fostering their curiosity and learning
- The candidates should be able to order supplies and equipment necessary for the childcare facility, ensuring adequate resources are available, support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote children’s development in various areas, and assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping accurate records of children’s progress and activities
- The candidates should be able to engage children in creative activities such as storytelling, song teaching, and crafts to foster their artistic expression, guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits, promoting independence and self-care skills, and maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties to ensure a safe and hygienic environment
- The candidates should be able to prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods, considering children’s dietary needs and comfort, observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors, and submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors for documentation and planning purposes
- The candidates should be able to discuss the progress and problems of children at staff meetings, collaborating with colleagues to address individual needs effectively, be familiar with the Day Nurseries Act and licensing regulations to ensure compliance with legal requirements, and establish guidelines for behavior and ensure a positive and respectful atmosphere in the childcare setting
- The candidates should be able to assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss their progress or problems with parents and other staff members, attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of children, contributing to collaborative decision-making and planning, and establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children, facilitating holistic support
- The candidates should be able to plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children, ensuring their safety at all times, and supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants, ensuring efficient and effective childcare delivery effectively
Benefits:
- The candidates will get other benefits
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, Proof of the requested certifications) through the below-mentioned details
By email
info@nextlevelcc.ca
By mail
345 Latoria Boulevard, Colwood suite 200
Victoria, BC
V9C 4L8
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!