EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR INFANT & TODDLER WORKER

Job summary

The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for working with infants and toddlers in a licensed daycare facility. They must implement age-appropriate activities while ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in accordance with policies.

Job details

The Tseshaht First Nation Administration Office is now accepting applications for the position of Early Childhood Educator, Infant & Toddler Worker. This position is full time, working 80 hours bi-weekly at the Tseshaht Daycare in Port Alberni, BC. Position Summary The Early Childhood Educator, Daycare Worker reports to the Daycare Program Manager and is responsible to work with infants and toddlers in a licensed day care facility, demonstrating an ability to contribute to a team approach, to guide and care for designated children, initiating and implementing age-appropriate activities. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities The successful applicant will possess skills and experience in the following areas: Demonstrated experience in working with children in a childcare setting; Able to relate well and develop rapport with children, families and staff; Knowledge of BC Licensing Regulations; Able to follow policy and procedure for the safety and well-being of children; Knowledge and understanding of Tseshaht culture an asset. Qualifications The successful applicant must be able to meet the following criteria: Have a valid ECE or Infant & Toddler Educator (ITE) Certification or ECEA with approved exemption; Be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records check required (if hired); Have a current Child Care First Aid Certificate an asset or willing to obtain; Have a current Food Safe Certificate an asset. WORKING CONDITIONS Work 8-hour shifts during daycare hours, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (40 hours per week).

What you’ll do

The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for working with infants and toddlers in a licensed daycare facility. They must implement age-appropriate activities while ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in accordance with policies.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid ECE or Infant & Toddler Educator certification or an ECEA with an approved exemption. A satisfactory criminal records check is required, and certifications in Child Care First Aid and Food Safe are considered assets.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Childcare
• Early childhood education
• Infant and toddler care
• BC licensing regulations
• Policy and procedure compliance
• Teamwork
• Communication
• First aid
• Food safety

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Administrative