Program Planning and Implementation

- Establish and maintain a daily schedule that incorporates child-directed activities, care routines, and transition times.
- Plan and implement a balanced program of active and quiet activities, indoor and outdoor experiences, and individual and group learning opportunities.
- Support children in developing self-help, independence, communication, and problem-solving skills by modelling appropriate language and providing guidance.
- Promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities and positive interactions.

Child Safety, Care, and Supervision

- Maintain a calm, secure, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff.
- Actively supervise children at all times by regularly scanning the environment, maintaining appropriate supervision, and directing staff attention to areas requiring additional support.
- Attend promptly and appropriately to children’s physical needs, including toileting, eating, resting, and sleeping.
- Regularly monitor the indoor and outdoor environments for potential hazards and take appropriate action to address safety concerns.
- Report all accidents, injuries, and illnesses to the supervisor or team leaderand document incidents in the team communication book, as appropriate.
- Communicate relevant incident information to affected families verbally or in writing, in accordance with centre policies and procedures.
- Ensure children are released only to authorized individuals and follow the centre’s procedures for the safe arrival and departure of children.

Positive Guidance and Behaviour Support

- Use positive guidance strategies, including redirection, positive language, encouragement, and reinforcement.




- Respond to children’s behaviour in a calm, respectful, and consistent manner, using appropriate and developmentally suitable guidance strategies.
- Encourage children to develop positive relationships, independence, and problem-solving skills.

Communication and Teamwork

- Maintain positive, respectful, and professional communication with families and provide appropriate updates about children’s daily activities and experiences.
- Follow the direction and leadership of the Senior ECE or Team Leader in a professional and collaborative manner.
- Attend regular staff meetings and participate in team discussions and program planning.
- Assist with the orientation and support of substitute staff and practicum students to promote continuity and consistency within the program.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive, supportive, and professional team environment.

Professional Conduct and Confidentiality

- Maintain the confidentiality of all information relating to the centre, children, families, and staff.
- Follow the centre’s policies, procedures, and philosophy, as well as applicable licensing requirements.
- Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, punctuality, and flexibility in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

Basic ECE

- Valid ECE Certificate to Practise issued by the British Columbia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Registry.
- Criminal Record Check, as required.
- Valid and up to date First Aid Certificate.
- Food Safe Certificate (an asset but not required).

- Valid ECE Certificate to Practise issued by the British Columbia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Registry.
- Criminal Record Check, as required.
- Valid and up to date First Aid Certificate.
- Food Safe Certificate (an asset but not required).

📌 Full ECE (Canada)
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