Job Summary
We are seeking a caring, dependable, and experienced Certified Early Childhood Educator to join our Infant/Toddler classroom.
The successful candidate must have at least one year of direct classroom experience working with infants and toddlers in a licensed child care setting. Two years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.
You will work collaboratively with the Program Supervisor, educators, and families to provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment for the children in our care.
Responsibilities
As an Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Educator, you will:
- Follow all centre policies, licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and applicable legislation.
- Maintain active supervision and required staff-to-child ratios at all times.
- Provide responsive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate, play-based activities and learning experiences.
- Support children’s feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, transitions, and other daily care routines.
- Observe and document children’s development, interests, needs, and progress.
- Establish clear, consistent, and age-appropriate expectations and guidance.
- Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding their child’s day and development.
- Set up classroom materials and maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and safe environment.
- Follow all sanitation, illness prevention, emergency, and incident-reporting procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, and centre operations.
- Complete required daily records, classroom documentation, and shift duties accurately and efficiently.
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional-development activities as required.
- Notify the Program Supervisor promptly if unable to attend a scheduled shift.
- Work cooperatively as part of a professional and respectful team.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Program Supervisor.
Mandatory Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
- A valid British Columbia Infant and Toddler Educator Certificate (ITE).
- A minimum of one year of direct classroom experience with infants and toddlers in a licensed child care facility; two years is preferred.
- A current Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Knowledge of the B.C. Child Care Licensing Regulation.
- Strong classroom-management, observation, programming, and communication skills.
- The ability to multitask and adjust priorities throughout the day.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A professional, reliable, flexible, punctual, and respectful approach.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Willingness to complete a Criminal Record Check.
A second language, particularly French or Mandarin, is considered an asset but is not required.
Conditions of Employment
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Complete a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Have all ECE and ITE certificates independently verified through the B.C. ECE Registry.
- Provide proof of compliance with applicable immunization and tuberculosis-control requirements.
- Participate in required centre orientation, emergency training, and policy training.
- Meet the physical requirements of caring for infants and toddlers, with reasonable accommodation where required.
Mandatory Application Documents
To be considered, your application must include all of the following:
- A current résumé clearly showing your Infant/Toddler classroom experience.
- A personalized cover letter.
- A copy of your valid B.C. ECE Certificate.
- A copy of your valid B.C. Infant and Toddler Educator Certificate.
- A copy of your current Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Three professional references, including names, positions, professional relationships, telephone numbers, and email addresses. At least two references should preferably be former supervisors.
Applications missing any of the required documents listed above will not be reviewed.
If Indeed permits only one attachment, please combine your cover letter, résumé, certificates, and professional reference sheet into one PDF before submitting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
