Early Childhood Educator

Job Description:

Shining Stars Childcare Centre is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and professional Early Childhood Educator to join our team. The successful candidate will provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

The Early Childhood Educator (Level 3) will plan and implement age-appropriate activities, build positive relationships with children and families, and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality early learning and childcare in accordance with Prince Edward Island regulations and the PEI Early Learning Framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, responsive care and supervision to children in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and exploration.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and follow all child-to-staff ratios and safety procedures.
• Support children's individual needs, abilities, interests, and developmental goals.
• Promote inclusion, diversity, cultural awareness, and respect for all children and families.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, snacks, toileting, diapering, rest periods, indoor and outdoor play, and transitions.
• Observe and document children's learning, development, and daily experiences as required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classrooms and play spaces.
• Follow centre policies, licensing requirements, health and safety procedures, and confidentiality expectations.
• Communicate professionally with families and colleagues.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing quality improvement.
• Work collaboratively with the team to maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Early Childhood Education qualification recognized in Prince Edward Island, preferably Level 3 ECE, or another classification accepted by the applicable provincial requirements.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate, play-based learning.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain as required.
• Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector checks, along with any other required screening.
• Knowledge of health, safety, supervision, and childcare licensing requirements.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work professionally with children, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliability, flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy early learning environment.

What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, understands the importance of play in children's learning, and is committed to providing high-quality care. They will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, and a willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.

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