We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator to work with our client in Richmond, BC.

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• Establish guidelines for behavior.
• Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of children.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.

 Job Requirements:

• ECE Certification or Completion of Grade 12, and currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Certificate program or completing work experience required for licensing.
• At least 6 months of previous experience working with children in a group childcare setting.
• Previous multicultural or cross-cultural experience.
• High degree of comfort around communicating with staff, children, and parents/caregivers, as applicable.
• Standard first aid training and CPR training are considered an asset.

We look forward to many inquiries from qualified candidates. Please send your resume to jobs@swiftconnect.ca.