Early Childhood Educator

Company Operating Name: International Montessori Academy

Legal Business Name: Noorunissa International Montessori Academy of Canada Society

Business Type: Corporation

Business Address: 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 6M5

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Positions available: 1

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, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• May supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Skills Requirements:

• ECE BC Certificate
• 2 year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• 1-2 years experience
• First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Criminal Record Check
• Experience working with children in a school/childcare setting
• Experience in managing challenging behaviours, creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Maintaining a clean, safe, harmonious learning environment
• Willing to learn and use the Montessori philosophy and method of learning
• Able to work as part of a team and take the lead when necessary
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent at record keeping

Term of Employment: Permanent/Ongoing

Language of Work: English

Wage: $30 per hour

Hours per week: 40

Benefits:

• N/A

Location of Work: 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 6M5

Business Contact Information:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person