Early Childhood Educator

**Compensation Package / Benefits**
- Wage $22.00 per hour plus wage enhancement
- Additional paid days off (Easter Monday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve)
- Up to 5 weeks vacation (based on years of service)
- Employer paid family extended health and dental
- Up to 10 paid sick days annually
- Two paid development days at the facility
- Financial contributions for professional development
- Free onsite parking
- Staff appreciation lunches
- High teacher to child ratios

**Important Notes**
- This position is in our 30 months to school-age program - ECE certification required, with a minimum of 2 years experience in BC.
- We are not in a position to sponsor those who require LMIA.
- Must be willing to work any shift between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.
- Must be willing to rotate shifts.

This position is accountable for ensuring quality care is given to all children under your supervision.

The educator is responsible for taking an active role in the planning and implementing of activities that will enhance the children’s, physical, emotional, cognitive, social and language abilities. As well, the educator must deliver a quality program in a manner that supports the philosophy of St. Matthews Day Care Society.

The educator reports directly to the Manager/Executive Director or in the absence of the Manager/Executive Director, the early childhood educator reports to the Centre Co-Ordinator/Assistant Manager.

**Responsibilities**
- Welcome the family and integrate each child into the group upon arrival.
- Ensure the environment is safe, warm and nurturing for each individual child and that the environment is stimulating to encourage creativity and cognitive development children.
- Ensure that all areas are tidy, attractively arranged, have materials that are rotated and of current interest to the children set out to promote play and creativity.
- Maintain inventory of all equipment and materials being used so that equipment can be kept in good repair and supplies can be purchased in time for upcoming needs.
- Respect the use and care of materials and supplies; is not wasteful.
- Organize space, equipment, and materials prior to activities ensuring that all learning centres are appropriately and clearly defined.
- Follow daily schedule allowing flexibility to meet the needs and interests of the children.
- Arrange and assist children in all transition periods by using appropriate cues and keeping waiting times to a minimum.
- Is always mindful of the number of children under direct supervision both indoors and outdoors.
- Prepares and Implements Developmentally Appropriate Activities
- Work with children in a group while retaining sensitivity to each individual child.
- Plan and implement specific small group activities, e.g. art, baking, science, math, etc. that require teacher involvement daily.
- Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions, comments, and clarification; providing experiences which broaden the child’s sense of community to enhance learning opportunities.
- Observe, interpret, and record children’s play accurately.
- Use observational data, i.e. jot notes, running records, time samples, anecdotal records, etc., as a basis for curriculum planning, i.e. developmental and age appropriate activities.
- Modify where necessary activities to ensure the participation of all children, including children with special needs.
- Provide and encourage children to participate in a variety of activities, i.e. art, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, math, reading, sand/ water and science, etc.
- Provide music and movement activities that incorporate rhythm, beat, tempo, and individual creativity both indoors and outdoors several times a week.
- Provide quality literature to meet the children’s interests and developmental needs.
- Provide a print rich environment that includes child/teacher made books, thought charts, story starters, etc.
- Extend language experiences through the use of flannel boards, puppets, and other props.
- Identify and provide opportunities to extend children’s written and spoken language experiences in other curriculum areas.
- Research and is knowledgeable with regard to themes and children’s interests by using
- community resources, i.e. library, outside guest speakers, etc.
- Ensure lesson plans are completed weekly and documented appropriately. Some home preparation for activities and attendance at staff planning sessions may be necessary.

**Guiding Children’s Behaviour**
- Support the child’s developing self-esteem.
- Set realistic behaviour expectations for each child addressing challenging behaviour without labeling the child, and provide positive guidance through the use of positive reinforcements, redirection and calm positive language.
- Guide, demonstrate and encourage children’s activities throughout the day, providing praise and encouragement for daily efforts by displaying work and providing meaningful commentary.
- Provide c