Early Childhood Educator, Vancouver, BC (LMIA)
Job Type
Full-time
Location Type
On-site
Location
Vancouver, BC
Salary
$23.50–$40.00 CAD/hour
Job Description
AI Summary
This Early Childhood Educator position with SHINING SMILE in Vancouver, BC, involves developing and implementing child-care programs, assessing children's development, and supervising staff. Key requirements include a college diploma (1-2 years), an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, and 1 to less than 7 months of experience.
About the Role
This role is based in a child care centre. It involves planning, implementing, and supervising programs that support the holistic development of children. You will also lead activities and maintain a safe, healthy environment for children.
Responsibilities
You will assess children's development to create tailored learning plans and communicate progress to parents. Key duties include developing and implementing child-care programs, bathing, diapering, and feeding infants and toddlers, and engaging children in various activities like storytelling, songs, and crafts. You will also guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
The role includes supervising staff, trainees, or volunteers, ordering supplies, and maintaining daycare equipment. You will assist in housekeeping and cooking duties, and prepare snacks and arrange rooms for lunch and rest periods. Observing children for potential learning or behavioural problems and preparing reports is also a key task. You will establish guidelines for behaviour and collaborate with co-workers and community service providers.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years. An Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate is mandatory. The position requires 1 to less than 7 months of experience in this field. Knowledge of licensing regulations is essential.
Work Environment & Benefits
This role involves repetitive tasks and is physically demanding, requiring attention to detail and a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling. Free parking is available as an additional benefit.
Why this job suits newcomers
This job posting is LMIA-positive, meaning it supports foreign workers seeking to immigrate to Canada. The employer explicitly states that Canadian work experience is not required and offers support for newcomers and refugees with foreign credential recognition, making it highly suitable for those new to Canada.