Overview

Employer: Blossom Early Childhood Centre | Location: Victoria, BC

Location: 3937 Quadra StVictoria, BCV8X 1J5
Salary: 29.00 hourly (include WE)
Work: 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employmentFull time
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits
Languages: English

Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
Experience: Experience an asset

On site:  Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting:  Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks:

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
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
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
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

Credentials:

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Immunization records
Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability

Punctuality
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player

Benefits:
Health benefits
Dental plan