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Location

Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Salary

CA$22 - CA$23 / HOUR

Quick overview

The educator will implement the Reggio Emilia approach to support children's emotional, physical, and cognitive development. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, health and safety checks, and collaborating with external professionals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a valid British Columbia ECE/IT License and possess current First Aid and CPR certification. Strong communication skills and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 45 pounds are required.

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Job description

Are you motivated to work everyday with the goal of helping little minds to develop and enrich their growth? If so, we are looking for you to join our team at Little Willows by Kids & Company.

You must be able to reach for excellence, be a compassionate early childhood educator, display empathy, be trustworthy and willing to be empowered!

We currently have over 150 childcares centres across Canada & the USA and are constantly expanding; come and grow within the company!

Responsibilities

  • Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping
  • Implement a Reggio Emilia approach to learning
  • Support children’s emotional, physical, or behavioural well being; while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills
  • Maintain attendance, and health and safety checks
  • Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary
  • Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms
  • Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops

Specifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with children, parents and co-workers.
  • Ability to utilize computer systems for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations
  • Strong collaborator and team player
  • Ability to take initiative in and out of the classroom
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

  • Valid British Columbia ECE License
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Valid Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR
  • Immunizations up to date
  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 45 pounds

What we offer

  • Be recognized for your contribution, your dedication, and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
  • Comprehensive benefits package after a 6-month probationary period
  • Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement

Little Willows by Kids & Company is an equal-opportunity employer.

Little Willows by Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Career advancement opportunities