Early Childhood Educator with ECE-IT and ECE-SN certifications (NOC-42202) Job

Employer: Ocean Rain International Daycare Center Inc.
Ocean Rain International Daycare is a centre which offers a variety of childcare programs including infant/toddler daycare, age of 3-5 daycare, morning preschool, after-school care, Day Camps and many performing art classes/workshops.

Job Details
Position: Early Childhood Educator with ECE-IT and ECE-SN certifications (NOC-42202)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, shifts scheduled between 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: $36.60 per hour
Work Location: 1038 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2A5

Qualifications
-Minimum 1 year of experience working in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with children aged 0–5 years;
-Completion of an early childhood education Diploma program is required;
-Possession of a valid BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate is required;
-ECE-IT AND ECE-SN certification is required;
-Valid First Aid and CPR certification is required;
-Criminal Record Check clearance is required;
-Minimum of two professional references is required;
-Strong English language proficiency is required.

Responsibilities
-Assess children’s development and prepare learning plans based on individual needs;
-Develop and implement childcare programs that support the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children in an inclusive setting;
-With Infant and Toddler (ECE-IT) training, provide care for infants and toddlers, including supporting routines such as feeding, sleeping, communication, and early developmental milestones;
-With Special Needs (ECE-SN) training, support children with additional developmental needs by adapting activities and using appropriate strategies to help them participate in daily routines;
-Lead activities such as storytelling, reading, singing, music, art, dramatic play, and physical activities;
-Encourage children to express creativity through art, music, and play;
-Support children in developing daily living skills such as eating, dressing, and toileting;
-Observe children for developmental or behavioural concerns and report findings to parents or supervisors when needed;
-Establish and follow positive behaviour guidance strategies to maintain a safe and supportive classroom;
-Attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and program needs;
-Work with co-workers, families, and outside professionals to support children’s development;
-Supervise early childhood educators and assistants in daily classroom activities when required.

Benefits
-Group health benefits including dental and extended health coverage
-15 days paid vacation per year (taken during centre closures)
-5 paid sick days
-10% discount on childcare programs
-Performance-based end-of-year bonus
-Two paid professional development days
-Additional paid staff meetings, annual cleaning, and programming days in August

How to Apply
Please do not call or apply in person.
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
*Please indicate in your CV whether or not you are legally authorized to work in
Canada (i.e., either a permanent resident or citizen of Canada or a foreign worker with a valid Work Permit).