Early Childhood Educator Level I

Job Title

Early Childhood Educator Level I

Immediate Supervisors

Director of Childcare Services, Supervisor of Childcare Services

Classification

ECE Level I

Wage

Starting at $18.36 per hour

 Closing Date: January 2, 2026

Start Date: January 5th, 2026 until November 30, 2026 (Maternity Leave Coverage).

Job Purpose

Under the
direction of the Childcare Services Director, the ECE provides trustworthy child
care for families and educates children by providing a nurturing and
stimulating environment based on the multicultural philosophy of the Center.
This position plays a crucial role in helping each child develop his/her
potential: physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and creatively.

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality  Control

·       Ensures
the health and safety of children by maintaining a clean and safe Center, including
equipment, toys and activity supplies; practicing safety procedures, and
following regulations.

·       Ensures
the health and nutrition of children by planning and preparing lunches and
snacks, consulting with nutritionists, following menu guidelines, and assisting
with feeding the children and clean up after meals.

·       Maintains
kitchen operations by purchasing food supplies, kitchen equipment, following
Food Safe practices, and purchasing other related Daycare supplies.

Communication and Rapport

·       Establishes
and maintains a caring, rich, and culturally-affirming environment with
age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play, thinking, and
children's self-confidence.

·       Guides
the children's behaviour by using positive reinforcement, encouragement, and
logical consequences, consistently following behaviour guidelines established
by the Center, and appropriately responding to behaviour problems.

·       Works
in partnership with parents by welcoming and integrating families, informing
parents daily about their children's experiences, and encouraging parent
involvement.

Evaluation and Reporting

·       Observes
children, evaluates their progress, and provides appropriate encouragement and
skill development activities.

·       Supports
the development of children by planning and providing appropriate programming
based on assessments and evaluations.

·       Records
noteworthy incidents and observed health- and/or behaviour-related issues.

·       Keeps
supervisor informed by regular reporting as required and advising them on
emergent issues.

·       Provides
program information/data by maintaining required records, preparing required
reports, and reporting at and participating in staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

·       Certification for Level I for Early
Childhood Education, as determined by the provincial Child Day Care Branch and
one year of experience as a day care worker.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

·       Criminal Occurrence Security Check – Must complete a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check in good standing and within three months prior to first day of employment. 

·       Early
Childhood Educator Level 1 Certification.

·       Certificate
in Standard First Aid and CPR.