The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is responsible for delivering high-quality care and educational programming for children under the age of six in a licensed daycare setting. The ECE nurtures children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development by creating engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate experiences in a safe and welcoming environment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• This may include:
• Minimum one (1) year of recent, related experience working as an Early Childhood Educator in a licensed childcare setting with children under the age of six.
• Experience should include planning and leading age-appropriate activities, supporting children’s developmental needs, and fostering inclusive group care environments.
• Direct experience working with infants and toddlers, children with extra support needs
• Knowledge of and experience adhering to BC Child Care Licensing Regulations and relevant safety and documentation protocols.
• Comfort with documenting observations, progress, and incidents using both written and digital formats.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Curriculum Planning & Delivery

• Designs and implements daily programs that reflect children’s interests, developmental levels, and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates a balanced schedule with active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group experiences.
• Uses play-based learning and responsive strategies like modeling, observing, and reinforcing to guide development.

1. Individualized Support

• Observes children to identify interests, abilities, and needs; adapts programming accordingly.
• Collaborates with families and professionals (e.g., therapists, supported child development consultants) to support children with additional needs.

1. Child Development Tracking

• Maintains records on children’s progress, routines, and incidents.
• Contributes to transition reports and development summaries for school readiness.

1. Team & Program Development

• Participates in team planning, staff meetings, and evaluation of daycare programs.
• Recommends improvements or changes to programming and routines to better meet children’s needs.

1. Supervision & Mentorship

• May provide direction to Early Childhood Educator Assistants, practicum students, or volunteers.
• Helps maintain a consistent and positive tone across the staff team.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• Performs other duties consistent with the classification as assigned by the supervisor.