JobTitle: Early Childhood Educator

Reports To: Program Supervisor; Early Childhood Education Director

Overview: Create and run educational programs that fuel children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth

Qualifications:

- ECE certificate
- Fluent in the English language (spoken & written)
- Valid Criminal Record Check
- Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Three References
- Experience in creating learning through play environments with emergent curriculum
- Strong computer skills
- Strong time management skills
- Working knowledge of Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
- Bountiful energy, enthusiasm and leaderships skills

Responsibilities, as listed but not limited to:

Program Planning

- Using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and Sheva- The Jewish Early Learning Framework for the JCCA of North America as guides, educators care and educate the children in their group.
- Abide by the ECEBC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Adhere to Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
- Work as part of the team
- Provide for the safety and well-being of children
- Co-construct responsive program planning, implementation and evaluation
- Develop professional relationships with parents
- Work with Program Supervisor to provide opportunities for parent engagement
- Maintains appropriate records and information on each child, particularly in regards to their health, safety or well-being, including attendance, absence and other parent messages
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and document with support of program supervisor
- Monthly fire drill execution, annual shake out execution, annual hold and secure drill
- Check emails and respond in a timely manner




- Attend and contribute to monthly staff meetings
- Assist in the regular and on-going planning and implementation of appropriate programming

With Children

- Respond to children in positive, culturally-sensitive and respectful ways, always leaving their integrity intact
- Take an active role in all areas of the program
- Provide guidance which encourages learning and developing self-concepts
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Include children in problem solving with their peers
- Model positive communication skills
- Assist the children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
- Respect and address children’s emotional and social needs

With Parents

- Respect the individuality of all parents/families and be sensitive to the stresses they may experience
- Take part in open, respectful and confidential daily communication with families
- Accommodates the families’ instructions for a child’s daily routines within the group routines, whenever possible
- Play an active role in keeping families updated regarding Centre information

With Staff

- Support colleagues as part of a team effort in creating a positive and safe environment
- Promote open communication by addressing imminent issues and being receptive to others




- Maintain respectful relationships amongst staff at all times
- Address questions, ideas or concerns with Program Supervisor; ECE Director in a timely fashion, whenever necessary

Health, Safety and Nutrition

- Ensure, in cooperation with team members, that the environment is clean, healthy and safe for children at all times
- Follow all current regulations, Program policies and procedures relating to health, safety and nutrition
- Ensure the daily program promotes sound personal hygienic practices for staff and children and follows universal health care precautions and guidelines
- Ensure children are dressed appropriately for all activities
- Conduct head-counts at various points through-out the day
- Ensure there is a staff person at the front and at the back of the group of children, when leaving the classroom and returning (to the gym, library etc.)
- Understand and follows legal requirements for child abuse reporting

Centre Responsibilities

- Assure that all activities within the program rooms and the JCC as a whole are always undertaken with consideration and respect for JCC property and member well-being
- Participate in Centre functions and activities including social, holiday and fundraising events which may or may not occur within their usual designated hours of work
- Inform the Centre of issues/concerns via the ECE Director

General Responsibilities

- Promote the vision of inclusive, family-centred care which is respectful of diversity and culture
- Promote and model a professional attitude in daily work by taking an active role in career development offered by the JCC
- Recognize and respect all confidential matters of the Centre and its affiliates

📌 ECE Assistant, ECE, or ECE Infant/Toddler (IT) (Oakridge)
🏢 Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
📍 Oakridge