Company: Little People Daycare
Business information: Provider of child care services and early childhood education to local families.
Business address: 103-8501-162nd Street, Surrey, BC V4N 1B2
Work Location: Same as above
Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:
• 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 behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Requirements:
-Education: A bachelor's degree OR college diploma in early childhood education is required
-Experience:  Experience is an asset
-Valid ECE or ECEA (Early Childhood Educator Assistant) license is required
-Able to work independently.
-Well developed interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.
-First Aid Certificate required
-CPR Certificate required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
-Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent oral communication
- Dependability
- Interpersonal awareness
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Team player
- Flexibility

Children's Ages:
5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Up to 12 years

Salary: $17.00 to $18.00 hourly – 40 hours per week

Benefits: Extended medical insurance, Dental Insurance. We also provide uniforms and discounted child care (50%)

Important Information:
Monday to Friday Only 8 hours per day between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]
Apply by mail to: 103-8501-162nd Street, Surrey, BC V4N 1B2
Apply by fax: 778-565-1135