Company: DreamKids Childcare Ltd.

Business address: #207-1194 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 1J7

Work Location: #207-1194 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 1J7 and #B110-1475 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 1T3
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
• Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behavior
• 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
• Diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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 license is required
-First Aid Certificate is required
-Infant/Toddler CPR Certificate is required
-Criminal record check is required

Salary: $15.00 to $17.00 hourly – 35 hours per week

Important Information:
- Flexibility on schedule is required. Shifts are rotational shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm from Monday to Friday. Working hours are very flexible.
- The ECE will have to alternatively work in our two childcare centres according to the number of daily registered children and our business needs.
- The ECE will be assigned different groups of children with different age ranges and different numbers of children within each group.

Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]
Apply by mail to: #207-1194 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 1J7