Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (LEVEL 1, 2 or 3)

BGC Foothills Clubs (BGCF)

Position

: Early Childhood Educator (Level 1, 2 or 3)

Type of Employment:

Full-time, as negotiated.

Supervision Responsibilities:

All children participating in the program.

Responsible To

: Daycare/ELCC Director

Location:

BGC Foothills Clubs - Lethbridge Zone

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Educator will provide a quality, caring and supportive childcare program to members of the community that addresses their unique childcare needs, meets all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and municipal governments, and operates within the Child Care Practitioner Occupational Standards and Code of Ethics as defined by the Canadian Child Care Federation.

Qualifications

Early Childhood Educator (Level 1, 2 or 3)

Valid First Aid/CPR (must be obtained by the end of the probationary period.)

Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check.

An understanding of the issues that affect children and their families.

Excellent interpersonal skills with parents, community members, and staff

Mature and responsible attitude toward work

Willingness to work flexible hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, Carry Out and Assess Developmentally Appropriate Activities and Experiences.

Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities.

Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child-directed activity, care routines and transition times.

Organize space, equipment and materials before activities.

Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations.

Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.

Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily.

Plan and carry out experiences that foster an understanding of a variety of cultures and value systems.

Provide an opportunity each day for each child to be alone.

Provide opportunities for child-directed play experience.

Plan and carry out activities that encourage problem-solving.

Provide experiences and play materials that actively promote diversity and acceptance in interactions and attitudes.

Participate in short and long-term planning and evaluation and staff program reviews.

Learn and use the activities and skills provided to assist children in developing the necessary coping skills for addressing unique life issues.

2. Individualize the Curriculum

Observe how children use materials and interact with each other and adults.

Use observations to expand play and plan activities that recognize individual difference.

Initiate referrals or additional services for parents and children

3. Ensure Guidance of Children's Behaviour that Encourages Positive Self-Concept

Set reasonable behaviour expectations consistent with the center's philosophy

and policies.

Immediately address problem behaviour without labelling the child

Follow behaviour guidance and policies established by the entre and consistent with accepted practice in the field.

4. Ensure the Child's Environment is Healthy and Safe

Follow the centre's procedures for administering medications and maintaining

health records.

Report all accidents, injuries, and illnesses to the Director or delegate incidents in the daily logbook and as serious occurrences if necessary.

Monitor the environment for hazards.

Update self daily on children's physical needs for toileting, diapering eating and

sleeping as promptly as possible.

Report all incidents of child abuse to the supervisor and follow centre procedures and government regulations.

Release children only to authorized persons.

5. Maintain Positive Communication with Parents/Guardians

Discuss the program's daily events and the child's daily progress with

parents/guardians.

Accommodate to the parent's instructions for daily routines, when possible, within-group routines

Encourage parents/guardians to participate whenever possible.

6. Follow Licensing Requirements

Carry out responsibilities as assigned.

Attend regular staff meetings.

Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the centre's children, their

parents, and staff.

Participate in the annual performance review process.

Plan and carry out annual personal development.

Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Desired Competencies & Behaviours

Believes in and practices the mission and goals of the program.

Ability to build trust and positive relationships with families in the program.

Act as a role model of appropriate behaviour

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions and the sharing of expertise and knowledge.

Participates in the development of new ideas and methods for program enhancement and has the ability to adjust and adapt to changes.

Maintains a constant awareness of the "child" and exhibits recognition and appreciation of their needs with the ability to achieve results with positive outcomes for families accessing the program.

Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintains a sense of humour when personal resources are challenged.

Achieves results with positive outcomes for children in the program.

Effective interpersonal skills under all types of conditions

Maintains timely and accurate files.

Continuing personal and professional development in related areas

Actively incorporates volunteers into the program area.

Ability to lift (up to 25 kg)

To mentor and uphold the BGCF Code of Conduct and our core values as described below:

I shall fulfill my obligations and responsibilities with loyalty, and integrity.

I shall serve participants of the community in a conscientious, respectful, diligent, and efficient manner.

I shall not discuss content of meetings outside of board and/or staff meetings.

I shall protect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all professionally acquired information concerning clients, staff, board members and volunteers. I shall disclose such info only when legally or professionally obligated to do so.

I shall treat my colleagues with respect and work cooperatively with them.

I shall treat our partnerships and other agencies with respect and endeavor to collaborate cooperatively with them.

I shall treat the Club, its services and its programs with dignity, and respect and conduct myself in a manner conducive to the well-being of the BGCF.

Secondary Responsibilities

Liaise with all BGCF staff and volunteers.

Attend staff meetings as required.

Assist in fundraising when required.

Attend skill development courses and workshops.

Any other responsibilities as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-04
Expected start date: 2025-08-11