Olive Grove West Childcare Ltd. is looking for a qualified and licensed Early Childhood Educator to join our Olive Branch team located at 885 22^nd St West Vancouver, BC V7V 4C1. Our daycares are committed to providing a superior class of childcare with a healthy mix of education, relaxation, and physical exercise in an extremely safe environment. We provide childcare services to aged 6 months to 5 years old.

Job Details:

• Position: Early Childhood Educator / Infant and Toddler
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Condition Full-Time / Permanent
• Wage: $18 / hour
• Hours of work: 40 hours / week
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Education requirement: Completion of College Diploma – ECE
• Language Requirement: English
• Work setting: Preschool and daycare center
• Work experience requirement: Minimum 2 years experience working with children 1-5 years old
• Work location: 885 22^nd St West Vancouver, BC V7V 4C1
• Language: English
• Other requirements:
  • Valid BC ECE license to practice
  • Valid First Aid Certificate
  • Valid CPR Certificate
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Medical Exam

Your Responsibilities Included (But not limited to):

• Support each and every child’s physical, social, cognitive and emotional development;
• Plan the age appropriate activities which enhance children’s abilities through stories, art, music etc.
• Provide a safe environment for children to feel secure and home-like;
• Communicate the parents in the morning and afternoon to discuss their child’s day through the conversations and the daily board in the room;
• Always keep an eye on and be mindful of the children for any concerns or problem, if so, get an advice from the manager/ supervisor and inform the parents;
• Encourage the children to have a good manner by telling/showing them the words/sign languages;
• Work as a team player to deliver a mindful, developmentally appropriate and emergent curriculum for children;
• Communicate with co-workers, especially the ECEs in the same program and discuss the daily activity;
• Daily communication with parents about their child’s day through the communication book;
• Create documentation panel, yearbook, and blogging for the children on an ongoing basis;
• Maintain a healthy and clean environment for children and staff;
• Follow Licensing regulations and adhere to Olive Branch’s policy and procedure guideline
• Guiding and caring for children under 5 years with a positive, respectful and proactive approach;
• Attend to the staff meeting to talk about any issue, concern, plan or upcoming event;
• Advance preparation and practice for the fire drill once a month.

Benefits:

• 10 days paid vacation per year or 4% of vacation pay

Extended medical insurance and dental insurance upon probation