Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)

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Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) at Royal Child Care (Sea Star Education Ltd.)

Royal Child Care (Sea Star Education Ltd.) located in New Westminster and Richmond provide childcare services to local residents. We are currently looking for a Full-Time certified Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) to meet the needs of children in our centers.

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $19.00 to $20.00 per hour

Working hours: 30-40 hours per week

Employer: Royal Child Care (Sea Star Education Ltd.)

Work Locations: 425 6th St New Westminster BC V3L 3C8 and #120-3600 Viking way Richmond BC V6V 1N6

Start Date of Employment: As soon as possible

Number of vacancies: 1

Benefits: 4% vacation pay + Eligible for an additional $4.00 per hour as part of British Columbia’s Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement + Relocation costs

Job Duties:

• Carry out child-care program and activities that support and promote development of children;
• Lead activities and individualize the curriculum according to planned childcare programs to promote children’s creativity and interests;
• Maintain and ensure the child’s environment is healthy and safe;
• Observe and track the abilities, interests and needs of each child and report to the parents/guardian and program supervisor;
• Guide children with dressing, eating and toilet habits;
• Maintain positive working relationship with other Early Childhood Education Workers and community service workers;
• Attend staff meeting to discuss progress or problems of the children;
• Supervise Early Childhood Educator Assistants.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a two-to four-year college program in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development is required;
• BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate is required;
• Medical Examination, Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) and Child Abuse Registry Check are required; 
• Working knowledge of English ability is required to communicate with parents and staffs;
• Previous work experience as an Early Childhood Education worker would be a good asset, but not a mandatory requirement;
• Able to work in a team and support other staffs.

How to apply:

Please e-mail us your resume and cover letter to royalchildcareca@gmail.com with the subject line of ‘Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) – Royal Child Care’.

We hire on the basis of merit and strongly commit to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

*All qualified candidates who are authorized to work in Canada are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.