Early Childhood Educator

**About us**

Tiny scholars is more than a licensed daycare in Abbotsford; it's a nurturing space where the magic of early learning and child development comes alive. We offer a diverse range of hands-on activities that empower children in their formative years. But we're not just a daycare; we're a close-knit community where families, children, and the neighborhood thrive together. Join us in this journey of growth, exploration, and togetherness

**Position**:Early Childhood Educator

**Job Status**: Full-time, Onsite

**Location**:Tiny Scholars Playschool - 13857 68 Ave. Surrey, BC

**Hours**: Morning 7.30am - 5.30pm (Monday-Friday)

**Pay**: $21 - $22 per hour

**Purpose of the Role**

The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for fostering a play-based, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. This role supports the mission of Tiny Scholars Playschool to provide high-quality child care rooted in exploration and creativity to create future global leaders through the ABC Formula (Attitude, Beliefs, and Competency).

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

**1. Play Invitations**
- Design and implement daily play-based invitations that align with developmental milestones and individual interests using the Monthly Play Invitations.
- Create a day that incorporates sensory, creative, physical, and social play invitations to foster holistic child development.
- Observe, assess, and document children’s day, adjusting the day to meet evolving needs. Seek out opportunities to recognize and celebrate new developmental achievements.
- Understanding of the BC Early Learning Framework and BC Play Today.

**2. Child Supervision and Safety**
- Provide constant active supervision of children to ensure their safety at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom and outdoor play areas including basic housekeeping, cleaning, sanitizing; ensuring up to date checklists and reporting of any hazards to the Playschool Director.
- Encourage and assist children in carrying out daily routines.
- Follow all safety standards and Educator guidelines as set forth in the Educator Guide.
- Model appropriate and positive behavior.
- Address and redirect challenging behaviors by following the Tiny Scholars Behavioral Guidance, promoting positive language, self-esteem and identity.
- Implement fire, emergency and evacuation drills once a month following Playschool protocols, ensuring all logs are up to date.
- Knowledgeable of the Playschool Illness and Medical Policies including when to send a child home, when a child can return, medication administration, Enhanced Medical Care and Action Plan, and Individual Support Care and Action Plan.
- Maintain documentation and keeping records of children’s development and progression.

**3. Relationship Building**
- Build trusting and respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Act as a resource for families, offering strategies to support children’s development at home.

**4. Professional Conduct**
- Follow all policies, procedures, and guidelines set by the British Columbia Child Care Licensing Regulation and Tiny Scholars Playschool including Conflict Resolution and Code of Conduct.
- Uphold the ethical standards outlined in the Early Childhood Educators of BC Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability in all aspects of work.

**5. Team Collaboration**
- Work collaboratively with other educators to plan and deliver cohesive Play Invitations.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development workshops.
- Provide mentorship or guidance to assistant educators, support staff and practicum students.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Playschool Director.

**6. Classroom Management**
- Set up and maintain inviting, organized, and developmentally appropriate Play spaces.
- Rotate and adapt materials and activities to keep the environment stimulating and engaging.
- Ensure toys, equipment, and learning materials are cleaned, sanitized, and in good condition.
- Attend Parent - Educator meetings as required, to discuss challenges and progress relating to children or program.

**7. Inclusion and Diversity**
- Promote an inclusive environment that respects cultural diversity, individual abilities, and learning styles.
- Implement strategies to support children with diverse needs, working closely with families and specialists as necessary.

**8. Professional Development**
- Commit to ongoing professional learning and keep ECE certification and first aid credentials up to date.
- Stay informed of current trends and best practices in early childhood education.
- Attending Professional Days and Workshops as required.

**Qualifications and Competencies**
- ** Required**:

- Valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Certification
- Current Emergency Child Care First Aid Certification
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