Overview

Type: Full Time
Location: 163 E 15th Street, North Vancouver
Wage ($/hr): $19-$20

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to 1 year

Experience
Experience an asset

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses required
-Emergency child care first aid and CPR

-Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) Certificate

Work Setting
Child care Center

Personal Suitability
Punctuality, Dependability, Effective interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics

Tasks
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children, Storytelling, Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest, Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts, provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity, 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, Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members, 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.

Security and Safety
-Criminal record check

-Immunization records

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Manual dexterity

Benefits:
Health benefits
Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits

Other benefits
Free parking available

Long term benefits
Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)