Early Childhood Educator
Job Title: Early Childhood Educator
Company: Abbotsford Childcare Corp. dba Wonder Years Abbotsford Childcare
Location: 2054 Cherry St, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S6, Canada
Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions Available: 2
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch), 30-40 hours per week
Language: English
Wage: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour (CAD)
NOC Code: 42202 - Early Childhood Educator
Benefits: Medical insurance
About Us:
Wonder Years Childcare is a licensed early learning center located in Abbotsford, dedicated to providing high-quality care for children aged 6 to 60 months. We offer a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment that promotes the growth and well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our team is committed to fostering early education and lifelong learning in a professional and nurturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs to foster children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth
Assess and monitor each child’s development and create individualized learning plans based on observations
Promote healthy routines, guiding children in eating, dressing, toileting, and hygiene habits
Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers, ensuring their daily care needs are met
Prepare and serve snacks, and organize rooms and furniture for meals, rest, and activities
Create engaging learning experiences through storytelling, singing, crafts, and dramatic play
Facilitate educational visits to local sites to broaden children's understanding
Observe and identify behavioral or learning concerns, and report findings to supervisors or parents
Keep accurate records and documentation in line with licensing and organizational requirements
Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment, including daily upkeep of equipment and materials
Collaborate with co-workers, families, and community professionals to support each child’s development
Supervise and support staff, assistants, trainees, and volunteers in daily activities and program delivery
Participate in regular staff meetings, discussing children’s progress and addressing any concerns as a team
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or college diploma
Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) License (BC)
Valid First Aid Certificate
Criminal Record Check (satisfactory)
Ability to work independently and in a team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience an asset
Early Childhood Educator Skills:
Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs; Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties; 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; Maintain daycare equipment; Storytelling; Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents; Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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; Order supplies and equipment; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Additional Skills:
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; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; 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; Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; 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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
How to Apply:
Email: wonderyeardaycare.info@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 2054 Cherry St, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S6, Canada