Job Details
Ocean Rain International Daycare is seeking an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) for its Victoria location.
Ocean Rain International Daycare is a centre which offers a variety of childcare programs, including infant/toddler daycare, daycare for 3 to 5 year olds, morning preschool, after-school care, day camps, and many performing art classes/workshops.
Permanent, Full-time; 35-40 hours per week. $36.60 per hour. Shifts could be scheduled anytime between 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM from Monday to Friday.
Benefits include:
• Group health benefits including dental and extended health coverage
• 15 days paid vacation per year (taken during centre closure)
• 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 mail their resume and cover letter to:
1038 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8T 2A5
OR
by email to: eceoceanrain@gmail.com
*Please indicate in your CV that you are legally authorized to work in Canada (i.e., either a permanent resident or citizen of Canada or a Refugee Claimant with a valid Work Permit).
Job Description
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement childcare programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children
• Lead activities such as storytelling, reading, singing songs, and creative play
• Provide opportunities for children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activities
• Plan and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
• Assess children's abilities, interests, and needs and discuss progress with parents and colleagues
• Observe children for signs of learning or behavioural issues and prepare reports when necessary
• Guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toileting habits
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers
• Supervise and coordinate activities of ECE assistants when necessary
Requirements:
• Completion of an early childhood education certificate program is required;
• Possession of a valid BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate is required;
• ECE-IT or ECE-SN certification is an asset;
• Must have a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate;
• Criminal Record Check Clearance is required;
• Minimum two professional references is required;
• English language ability is required.
