Job Description

Kids & Company is looking for a PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL & ENERGETIC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR to join our Team in North Vancouver!!

In this role, you will provide nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting. Each day, you will help children to learn and grow with our personalized curriculum which includes pre-literacy and reading, artistic expression, music, movement, science and exploration, and language.

Position: Early Childhood Educator-Infant and Toddler (Permanent)

Working hours: 40hrs per week (minimum 30 hours per week)

Working location: 1035 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3C4

Wage: between $16.00 and $17.00 per hour

Benefit: Medical, Dental, Extended Health and Long Term Disability

Qualifications:

• A clear criminal reference check and clear child abuse registry

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• 2+ professional references

• A positive, fun-loving attitude

• Ability to work in a team and self-motivated

• ECE and I/T (BC Childcare License)

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following;

• Plans and implements enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;

• Leads children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their use and providing opportunities for creative expression;

• Takes a leadership role in the classroom and provides excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom, sleeproom, outside and playground activities;

• Observes children in their surroundings and assesses individual and group needs;

• Promotes open communication and works cooperatively and effectively as a team member and communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis;

• Provides training and acts as a role model for students, supply and new team members;

WHY WORK FOR KIDS & COMPANY?

We are Award Winners!

• To name a few: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Deloitte's 50 Best Managed Companies, RBC Momentum Award and many more!

We Provide Professional Development to our Employees!!

• We continue to provide professional development to our employees to keep them up to date on early learning innovations and Kids & Company's proprietary programs.

We Provide Opportunities for Advancement!!!

• Unlike other companies where you have to wait for people to retire, Kids & Company is always growing and we have new positions becoming available all the time!

• We post all our position vacancies internally before we ever look at external candidates.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Program!!!!

• Full time employees are eligible for benefits after probation. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Extended Health and Long Term Disability.

Please do not call regarding the posted position. Apply in writing with your cover letter & resume at [email protected] and please include “ECE Infant and Toddler_North Vancouver” in the subject line of your email.

We thank you for your application; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.