Summary:

Under direction of the Supervisor, the Early Childhood Educator will design, implement, and provide E.C.E. services in a school readiness program in partnership with parents and community members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and carries out daily schedules which include developmentally appropriate individual and group activities.
• Supervises children.
• Partners with parents by sharing knowledge. Confers with parents.
• Utilizes early childhood teaching techniques.
• Conducts assessments of children and develops curriculum based on the children's abilities. Initiates referrals as required.
• Attends to the children's physical needs. Ensures safety and monitors/promotes health and nutrition.
• Provides planning and evaluation of programs offered by the organization.
• May provide direction to parent volunteers and practicum students.
• Maintains confidentiality, includes and values families with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• E.C.E. certificate or diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in related environment and a minimum of 1 year experience designing and implementing programs for children

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent teaching skills
• Well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Good organization, time management skills
• Knowledge of group and community development processes and facilitation techniques
• The following attributes: creative, welcoming, enthusiastic, professional, outgoing and possess strong process leadership skills.

Posting Closing Date: December 4, 2024

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Port Moody

SHARE recognizes the systemic discrimination that Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour and many other groups have historically experienced, and continue to face in our society, and in our community. SHARE is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming and unbiased employer and service provider. Further, we are encouraging members of these communities to apply for this position. Please feel free to let us know if you carry any of these identities.

Our Organization

SHARE is an accredited non-profit, independent, community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities. SHARE Family & Community Services exists to Connect, Engage, and Strengthen Individuals and Families.

To learn more about SHARE Family & Community Services:

• watch this video https://vimeo.com/316966573
• Visit our website at https://sharesociety.ca/