Early Childhood Educator

Company Name: WHISTLER KIDS INC., dba Creekside Kids Inc.

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator

Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 CAD hourly plus $6.00 CAD BC Early Childhood Educator wage enhancement

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Language: English

Start Date of Employment (Approx): As soon as possible

Minimum Education: A bachelor’s degree or college diploma is required.

Positions Available: 2

Job Location

109-8200 Bear Paw Trail, Whistler, BC V0N 1B9, Canada

Job Description:

-Information of Company:

Full-day childcare centre Licensed to care for children from 0 months to 5 years of age.

-This position is to work with children ages: 0 months – 3 years

-Business Location: 109-8200 Bear Paw Trail, Whistler, BC V0N 1B9, Canada

-Business Mailing Address: 109-8200 Bear Paw Trail, Whistler, BC V0N 1B9, Canada

-Location of Work: 109-8200 Bear Paw Trail, Whistler, BC V0N 1B9, Canada

-Type of Employment: Full time, Permanent

-Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Duties:

-       Develop and implement childcare programs supporting the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children

-       Lead activities such as storytelling, teaching songs, and excursions to local points of interest

-       Provide creative opportunities through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity

-       Guide and assist children with eating, dressing, and toilet habits

-       Observe and report potential learning or behavioral problems to parents, guardians, or supervisors

-       Understand and comply with the Daycare Services Act and licensing regulations

-       Establish behavioral guidelines

-       Maintain a healthy, secure, and safe environment for children

-       Collaborate with co-workers and community service providers

-       Assess children's abilities, interests, and needs, and discuss progress or issues with parents and staff

-       Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers

-       Order supplies and equipment

-       Maintain daycare equipment and assist with housekeeping and cooking duties

-       Attend staff meetings to discuss children's progress and problems

Requirements:

-Education: A bachelor's degree or college diploma is required.

-Experience: Experience an asset

-Valid ECE license is required

-Satisfactory criminal record check is required

-Able to work independently

-Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.

-Valid First Aid certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss children’s progress and issues during staff meetings; Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers; Support early childhood educators in implementing programs that foster physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development; Engage children in activities such as storytelling, singing, and crafting; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees, and volunteers; Order and manage supplies and equipment; Maintain daycare equipment and assist with housekeeping and cooking duties; Help early childhood educators or supervisors with record-keeping; Attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and issues; Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and assistants.

Salary:

$21.00 - $23.00 CAD hourly plus $6.00 CAD BC Early Childhood Educator wage enhancement

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (7 AM - 6 PM), with an 8-hour workday and a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

Benefits: Extended plan available after 90 days

Apply by e-mail to: creeksidekidsinc@gmail.com

Apply by mail to: 109-8200 Bear Paw Trail, Whistler, BC V0N 1B9, Canada