Early Childhood Educator

Job summary

Company Description ARROWSMITH INDEPENDENT PRESCHOOL is an independent educational institution located at 861 Hilliers Rd S in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. The school serves families in the local community and surrounding areas, offering a supportive learning environment for children. ARROWSMITH INDEPENDENT PRESCHOOL emphasizes holistic development, encouraging cognitive growth alongside social and emotional learning. Team members join a close-knit staff focused on providing high-quality education and care tailored to the needs of each learner. The school values collaboration, pr…

Job details

Company Description ARROWSMITH INDEPENDENT PRESCHOOL is an independent educational institution located at 861 Hilliers Rd S in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. The school serves families in the local community and surrounding areas, offering a supportive learning environment for children. ARROWSMITH INDEPENDENT PRESCHOOL emphasizes holistic development, encouraging cognitive growth alongside social and emotional learning. Team members join a close-knit staff focused on providing high-quality education and care tailored to the needs of each learner. The school values collaboration, professionalism, and a commitment to fostering a positive school culture. Role Description The Early Childhood Educator is a full-time, on-site role based at ARROWSMITH INDEPENDENT PRESCHOOL in Qualicum Beach, BC. The educator will help plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curricula that support the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth of young children. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating engaging learning environments, supervising children to ensure safety and well-being, and guiding positive behavior and social interaction. The role involves communicating regularly with families and colleagues, documenting observations and progress, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with school policies and relevant regulations. The educator will also participate in staff meetings, contribute to program improvement, and collaborate on school events and activities. The educator should have a passion for the outdoors and nature learning. Qualifications Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Knowledge of early childhood development and experience working with children in a classroom or childcare setting. Creativity skills for designing engaging, play-based, and inquiry-driven learning experiences. Organization skills for planning lessons, managing classroom routines, and maintaining documentation and records. Relevant early childhood education certification or diploma (or equivalent) and eligibility to meet provincial licensing requirements. Understanding of child safety, health, and wellbeing practices, including adherence to school and regulatory guidelines. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment. Previous experience in independent or community-based schools is an asset; current first aid/CPR certification is beneficial.

What you’ll do

The Early Childhood Educator will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curricula for young children. Responsibilities include creating engaging learning environments, supervising children, and communicating with families and colleagues.

Requirements

Candidates should have knowledge of early childhood development and experience working with children. A relevant early childhood education certification or diploma is required, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Interpersonal Skills
• Early Childhood Development
• Creativity
• Organization Skills
• Communication Skills
• Child Safety
• Team Collaboration