Job Description

Inquiring Little Minds

Early Childhood Educator

Wage

$24.34 per hour plus WE.

Full-time: 40 hrs/wk.


Permanent--full-time position





About Inquiring Little Minds:


Inquiring Little Minds has been providing childcare services in British Columbia since 2011. Our centers provide a warm and nurturing environment, with a focus on providing reliable, trustworthy, and respectful services to meet the needs of the families and children in our communities that require childcare.





ILM facilities are dedicated to the provision of safe, well-managed childcare services for children that are provided by full- and part-time, qualified staff. ILM's goal is to stimulate emotional growth, independent growth, intellectual growth, physical growth, and social growth amongst its charges. We follow curriculum-based programs, exposing children to age-appropriate developmental practices.





Our centers have beautiful outdoor spaces and nearby parks where the children are able to explore nature and learn through play. We offer great wages, paid educational upgrades, a great team to work with, and medical and dental benefits, and having so many centers, there are lots of opportunities to advance in the company.

About the job:

We are looking for an

Early Childhood Educator

(ECE-certified in BC) to complete our team at our

Saltair

location at

3850 S Oyster School Rd, Ladysmith

, BC

.

We need those who understand the importance of providing families with quality childcare. Please send your resume to schedule an interview.





Key responsibilities:


Comply with all Early Childhood Registry Requirements for renewal or issuance of their Early Childhood Educator Certificate. Have a working knowledge of Licensing regulations. Work cooperatively, respectively. Work with children, parents, staff, and volunteers on an individual and group basis. Have a clear understanding of best practices relating to the development and care of children. Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity. Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children. Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members. Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.

Qualifications:

A valid ECE Certificate in British Columbia. A valid First Aid Certificate Criminal Record Check or willingness to obtain it.

Job Types

: Full-time, Permanent

Pay:

From $24.34 per hour + WE

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site childcare On-site parking RRSP match Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Saltair: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)