Kidspace Learning Centres Eagle Creek Inc.
Position Title: Early Childhood Educator
Location: 110-25 Helmcken Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 5G5, Canada
Start Date: As soon as possible
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $34.62 - $34.92 per hour (CAD)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 30-40 hours per week, scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (6–8-hour shifts with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Language of Work: English
Positions Available: 3
NOC Code: 42202
About Us
Kidspace Learning Centres Eagle Creek Inc. is a fully licensed childcare facility providing quality care for children from birth to 5 years of age. We are currently seeking dedicated Early Childhood Educators to join our team and work with children aged 0 to 3 years.
Job Responsibilities
Observe and assess children's development to plan individualized learning activities
Support co-workers with light housekeeping, meal prep, and care routines
Bathe, feed, and diaper infants and toddlers
Create and lead programs promoting children’s overall development
Keep equipment clean and organized
Read stories, teach songs, and lead creative activities
Supervise assistants, trainees, or volunteers
Communicate children's progress with parents
Assist in program delivery and record keeping
Guide children in daily routines like eating, dressing, and toileting
Set up rooms for meals, rest, and activities
Monitor behavior and learning issues; report findings
Attend team meetings to discuss children's needs
Follow licensing standards and safety guidelines
Build strong relationships with colleagues and community partners
Maintain a safe and nurturing environment
Oversee and coordinate educator and assistant activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or college diploma required
Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate
Current First Aid certification
Experience an asset
Satisfactory criminal record check
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Early Childhood Educator Skills
Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs; Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties; Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Maintain daycare equipment; Storytelling; Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents; Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; Order supplies and equipment; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Additional Skills
Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors; Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Benefits
Extended health benefits available after 90 days (shared 50/50 between employee and employer)
How to Apply
Email: eaglecreek.kidspacelearning@gmail.com
Mail: 110-25 Helmcken Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 5G5, Canada
