Early Childhood Educator

Please apply directly to this website >>> (ECE)Job Duties:Job Description: We are seeking a motivated, well-trained and experienced candidate to work at our thriving licensed Children's Centre. We are looking for a dynamic and creative educator for our Group 21/2 to 5 program or Infant and toddler program. The position would require someone who is alert, joyful and physically fit, to work in a busy and dynamic environment. A creative team player, whose responsibility and conscientiousness would contribute to our caring environment. • We can assist with transferring a license from another Canadian Province. • Candidates from other countries must hold valid Permanent Resident (PR) status. • We prioritize a lower than average child to adult ratio in all our programs with one extra teacher hired full time for each Group.RequirementsJob Requirements:Duties and Responsibilities: • Guide children in all domains of learning, including physical, cognitive, creative, emotional, and social development. • Enhance children's play and learning experience in a fun, nurturing way. • Ensure program planning contributes to emerging, nature based curriculum based on children's needs and interests. • Follow Dragonfly Policies and Procedures along with BC Childcare Licensing regulations. • Implement health, safety & nutrition best practices. • Contribute to care of the facility and its equipment and maintain a safe and clean environment. • Able to take initiative on completing priority tasks as they present themselves. • Communicate with parents about each child's development, milestones, progress, and challenges. • Ability to anticipate presenting needs and resolutions to potential challenges. • Work cooperatively within a team of other teachers. • Provide positive guidance strategies as outlined in the Guiding Children's Behaviour Handbook. Qualifications • Experience working with children 5 years old and younger • Early Childhood Education Certificate or almost complete training. • Will consider an ECE Assistant, who has their PR, accompanied by related experience. • Character traits of a caring, patient, creative and alert person with the ability to take initiative. • Effective teaching skills and strategies tailored to engage young learners. • Commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children. • Candidate will require a clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check. • Child First Aid and CPR Certificate or ability to take this one day course.BenefitsBenefits Package: The wage range indicated includes the BC ECE Wage Enhancement.Dental and Health BenefitsChildcare for staff based on availabilityPlease apply directly to this website >>> (ECE)