Infant/toddler Educator

Title: Infant/Toddler Early Childcare Educator
- Reports to: Manager

Hiring date:
Location: 38380 Buckley Ave Squamish

Earning: $24.00 /hour + $4Gov Benefits (40hours per week)

Job Summary:

- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
- May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Early childhood educator assistants perform some or all of the following duties:

- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- May assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.

Qualifications:
Minimum: ECE IT diploma or provincially recognized equivalent. Valid Standard First Aid. Negative criminal records check. team player; commitment to high quality programming for children and a supportive work environment for staff.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

- ECE BC certificate (required)

Work Location: In person