Early Childhood Educator

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!

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!

We are currently looking for on call supply educators at our BrightStart Burnaby by Kids & Company location!

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping
• Implement an Emergent Curriculum
• 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 (Medical / Dental / Vision exam) 100% covered by the company
• Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
• 35% off on our child care services and receive 20 days of FREE back up child care per year!