Early Childhood Educator (ECE) & Infant Toddler Educator (ITE)
Coast to Coast Educare
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
40
Working Hours:
40
Type of Child Care:
Infant/Toddler
Position Start:
As soon as possible
Position Ends:
December 31st, 2024
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educators and Infant and Toddler Educators to join our team. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of young children and providing them with a strong foundation for their future education. If you have a love for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
An amazing opportunity to join a new and growing company at the ground level and be a vital part of our vision.
Duties:
- Create and implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities
- Foster a positive and nurturing learning environment
- Document observations and complete pedagogical narrations
- Provide individualized guidance to support each child's needs
- Monitor and assess each child's development and progress
- Collaborate with parents and colleagues and communicate regularly about children's progress.
- Excellent spoken and written English language a must
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
Requirements:
- License to practice as an Early Childhood Educator or Infant Toddler Educator in BC
- Valid First Aid/ CPR
- Food Safe
- Clear Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Justice
- 2-3 positive references
- Experience working with children in an educational setting
- Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach and open-ended play based learning
- Familiar with BC's Early Learning Framework, ECEBC's Code of Ethics, and ECPN
- Strong english communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to effectively manage a classroom of young children
- Knowledgeable about children's nutritional needs to educate about our Nutrition Program
Perks:
- A positive and vibrant workplace of likeminded, experienced educators
- Worklife balance. Work schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday for all educators
- Staff participation in our Nutrition Program
-Priority Child Care
- On-site parking
- Paid Professional Development
- Extended Health/Dental benefits after 3 months
If you are passionate about educating young children and making a difference in their lives, we invite you to apply for the position of Early Childhood Teacher with Coast Educare.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour plus the Government Wage Enhancement
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental, vision and extended health care
- Free lunches
- Life insurance & Critical Illness
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BC Licence to practice as an ECE/ ITE (required)
Work Location: In person at one of Coast to Coasts locations
Expected start date: 2024-08-26
Qualifications:
Basic ECE
Additional Qualifications:
BC ECE and/or ITE License to Practice
Years Experience Required:
1
Required Experience:
1 year of experience is preffered
Salary & Benefits:
$23.00-$26.00 per hour, plus the Government Wage Enhancement
Benefits: cost shared 50/50 - available after 3 month probtationary peroid
Additional Information:
We’d be thrilled to have you join our team of passionate, like-minded individuals who are dedicated to caring for children and making a meaningful impact in their lives. Our inclusive environment is more than just a workplace—it’s a place you can truly call a home away from home. We prioritize work-life balance and are committed to ensuring that every member of our team feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.