Early Childhood Educator with Infant Toddlers (ECE IT)

OneSky Community Resources • Penticton, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) with Infant Toddler assists the Site Supervisor or designate in the daily operations of the Centre and provides quality care to the children. The ECE with IT may plan and organize activities for children as well as provide support and direct care to children, encouraging their intellectual, physical and emotional growth. At OneSky Community Resources, we believe in the power of community, the importance of connection, and the potential of every individual. As an Early Childhood Educator Assistant, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working together to create inclusive, supportive environments for children. You’ll play a vital role in stimulating and developing their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. If you're a compassionate, community-minded individual who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we invite you to apply. Help us make Penticton a place where every child can grow, thrive, and belong.

Requirements

• A certificate in Early Childhood Education, Post Basic Infant/Toddler certification and valid License to Practice.
• Successful completion of: Criminal record check
• Immunization record
• Personal and professional references
• Educational transcripts
• Clean driver’s abstract.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Early Intervention and Prevention Training.
• Signed OneSky Confidentiality Agreement.
• Adherence to OneSky policies and procedures, program operations manual and commitment to Code of Ethics.
• Adherence to the Child Care Licensing Regulation requirements of the B.C. Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of childcare issues.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work effectively with children, parents and staff.
• Good organization, time and general management skills.
• Knowledge of group process and facilitation techniques.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and be able to provide support and direction as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and the ability to model, share, and educate this value with personnel, childcare providers, family and community

Responsibilities

• Plan, carry out and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children. Develops daily schedules which include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities.
• Supervise children.
• Conduct assessment and develop individualized and group curriculum based on the child’s special needs. Initiate referrals or additional services for children with other professionals.
• Provide reports on progress, behaviour of children, and other issues. Ensure that accurate reports are kept by all staff.
• Provide short- and long-term planning and evaluation of programs and recommend changes to the Site Supervisor or designate.
• Attend to the children’s physical needs which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment. Maintain health records and administer first aid and medication as required. Observe and remove potential hazards. Report all incidents of child abuse to the Site Supervisor or designate and follow OneSky procedures and government legislation.
• Attend to the safety and well-being of children. Be present and available for all children and adhere to the childcare licensing regulation ratio requirements at all times.
• Maintain open and positive communication with parents. Request input and participation of parents into the development of children’s programs. Confers with parents with regards to unusual or problematic issues.
• Promote the optimal, social, physical, emotional, cognitive and cultural growth and development of each child.
• Implement developmentally appropriate programs that meet the observed needs of the children.
• Nurture children to promote positive development.
• Promote cooperation with families and other service providers.
• Promote the development of high quality, effective, comprehensive and accessible childcare services.
• Maintain inclusive quality service environments which provide participants with respect, and value their choices and abilities.
• Help create a welcoming program centre that is safe, organized, well-lit, attractive and stimulating for children, parents and visitors.
• Maintain program and facility security requirements.
• Work effectively to help build solutions and solve problems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Support and maintain all applicable CQI initiatives, accreditation standards, licensing regulations, OneSky policies and procedures, and program procedures.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Participate in OneSky meetings and events as required, and contribute in positive ways to the Society’s plans, goals, activities, and image.
• Support OneSky’s mission, vision and values.
• Perform any related duties which may be assigned and/or required to maintain the operations and integrity of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree