Early Childhood Educator - Level 2

Job summary

The educator is responsible for implementing an emergent curriculum and maintaining accurate documentation and health records. They must also collaborate with professional support staff to ensure the emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being of children.

Job details

Are you motivated to work every day with the goal of helping little minds develop and enrich their growth? If so, we are looking for you to join our team! You must strive for excellence, be a compassionate Early Childhood Educator, display empathy, be trustworthy, and be willing to be empowered. With over 120 child care centres across Canada and continued growth nationwide, come grow your career with us! POSITION DETAILS We are currently hiring for two positions at our Cochrane location: • One (1) Permanent Full-Time Position • One (1) Full-Time Contract Position ending March 2028 RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintain documentation, reporting, and record keeping. * Implement an Emergent Curriculum. * Support children's emotional, physical, and behavioural well-being while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. * Maintain attendance records and complete health and safety checks. * Work collaboratively with professionals such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as required. * Support children through transitions in and out of the classroom. * Meet all classroom ratios as outlined. * Participate actively in team meetings and professional development workshops. SPECIFICATIONS * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues. * Ability to utilize computer systems for documentation, reporting, and classroom operations. * Strong collaborator and team player. * Ability to take initiative both inside and outside the classroom. * Strong problem-solving skills. QUALIFICATIONS * Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level 2 Certification required. * Current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. * Valid Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR Level B certification. * Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 45 pounds. WHAT WE OFFER Be recognized for your contribution, dedication, and hard work, and go home knowing you've helped children learn, grow, and thrive. * Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully covered by the company. * Positive work environment with supportive team members and opportunities for career growth. * 35% discount on our child care services plus 20 days of FREE backup child care annually. * Opportunity to gain valuable experience within one of Canada's largest child care organizations through a long-term contract position. Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so they may pursue employment opportunities in a manner comparable to other applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

What you’ll do

The educator is responsible for implementing an emergent curriculum and maintaining accurate documentation and health records. They must also collaborate with professional support staff to ensure the emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being of children.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level 2 certification and possess valid First Aid and CPR Level B certification. A current criminal record and vulnerable sector check are mandatory for this role.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Child care discount • Backup child care • Professional development

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Early childhood education
• Emergent curriculum
• Documentation
• Record keeping
• Health and safety checks
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• First aid
• CPR
• Empathy
• Record Keeping
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Early Childhood Education
• Emergent Curriculum
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Proactivity
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Trustworthiness

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Educator
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education