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early childhood educator (ECE)
Posted on October 17, 2024 by Employer details Penticton Indian Band
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*Job Summary:* The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is responsible for guiding and instructing children, in a variety of educational subjects and life skills. Subjects and life skills include music, art, social science, literature, physical activity, personal hygiene and healthy eating. In addition, the ECE will assist children with nurturing developmental and cognitive skills such as physical, mental, and social development. The ECE supervises activities, such as field trips, group discussions, and dramatic play acting, to stimulate students' interest in and broaden understanding of their physical and social environment. The ECE shall foster cooperative social behaviour through games and group projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults. The ECE encourages students in singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and in use of art materials, to promote self-expression and appreciation of aesthetic experience. She/he instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care. The ECE alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue. The ECE discusses students' progress with parents to ensure constant communication about the children's development. *Core Competencies:* * Accountability * Flexibility * Communication * Reliability * Teamwork * Organization * Problem Solving *Duties/Responsibilities:* * Develop and deliver age appropriate programs. * Supervise, guide and assist children in daily activities. * Lift up to 45 lbs on a regular basis * Be able to move from a sitting position to standing position quickly * Provide a safe and happy environment. * Record necessary information pertinent to each child. * Ensure activities adhere to the governing child care act(s). * Maintain equipment and assist in housekeeping duties. * Read each individual child's files in his/her class and be knowledgeable about his/her medical and developmental histories. * Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance, and to evaluate progress. * Interact with children to encourage their involvement in activities. * Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing. * Plan, prepare, and implement daily activities (indoor/outdoor) as they relate to the curriculum. * Provide diapering care when needed * Provide overall supervision of toileting and bathroom time. * Oversee all mealtime/snack time activities, and provide related record keeping. * Maintain good communication with parents on a daily basis through the use of daily sheets, notes and/or verbally. * Supervise, train and utilize assistant educator's (and volunteer's) skills and abilities. * Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere. * Ensure confidentiality of privileged information. * Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements. * Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills. * Establish instructional programs based on scientifically based research. * Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children * Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behaviour management techniques through daily contact with children and early childhood staff in the classroom. * Select books, equipment and other instructional materials appropriate for the early childhood program. * Include materials and experiences in the classroom that are culturally appropriate and represent diversity. * Maintain attendance records * Participate in team planning sessions and monthly staff meetings * Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a co- LocationPenticton, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$29.08HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9491446136
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