Company: Little Birds Child Care Centre Ltd. / Little Birds Child Care Centre
Business information: We are a licensed child care centre that provides daycare services for children from 0 to 36 months. The position offered involves implementing early childhood education and development for children from infant to 3 years old.

Business address: 14750 108 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3R 1V8
Work Location: Same as above
Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:
• Develop and implement childcare 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
• Be familiar with the BC childcare regulations
• Establish guidelines for behavior
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and wellbeing 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 coordinate 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 infant and toddler in childcare programs

Requirements:
-Education: A bachelor's degree or college diploma in early childhood education is required
-Experience:  Experience is an asset
-Have obtained or willing to obtain the ECEIT ( Infant & Toddler certification)
-First Aid Certificate is required
-Infant/Toddler CPR Certificate required
-Criminal record check is an asset

Salary: $16.50 to $17.50 hourly – 30-40 hours per week

Benefits: discounted child care services are provided to employees.

Important Information:
Flexibility on schedule is required. Shifts: 8:30am to 5:30pm from Monday to Friday.

Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]
Apply by mail to: 14750 108 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3R 1V8
Apply by fax to: 778-732-0277