Kuddles Early Learning Centre Ltd.

Are you looking to be a part of Kuddles expanding journey to provide care to the community in a loving environment? We have been providing care to children under the age of five for over 20 years! Kuddles believes that all children deserve the right to a childcare facility where they can establish positive relationships with their peers and educators, have a safe environment and be provided with the best possible opportunities for learning.

Positions Available

Infant and Toddler Educator (FT)
Early Childhood Educator (FT)
Assistant Early Childhood Educator (FT)

Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills
Organized, positive and energetic
Ability to handle high stress situations and manage them effectively
Valid Childcare First-Aid/CPR certificate
Criminal Record Clearance, childcare specific
An Early Childhood Educator license to practice from the ECEBC Registry
Knowledge of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Licensing Regulations Act
Understanding of the BC Code of Ethics
Three references, one personal, two work related
Proof of immunizations or an objection letter
Doctor’s clearance letter of good health including physical, mental and emotional stability

Working Conditions:

Clean and comfortable environment
Central Air System
Spacious centres with large, safe outdoor spaces
Positive relationship environment
Some light lifting required
Close to transit
Many nearby shops and parks for break times
Fixed shifts to allow shift predictability
Centre hosted workshops and events

Position Requirements:

Fluent in English
Be flexible in job duties
Display enthusiasm when teaching children
Guidance and Caring experience
Seek partnership with parents, as well as team members
Plan and implement programming that reflects and is not limited to all aspects of learning including circle time, math, socials, science, fine and gross motor skills, music and movement and language development
Set out provocations to encourage purposeful play
Encourage self-help skills as well as facilitate problem solving techniques and respectful mannerisms
Observe and bring to the attention of the manager any developmental concerns among children in their class to provide early intervention techniques and strategies
Have knowledge of licensing regulations and implementation

Benefits & Compensation:

$20 - $25 per hour depending on experience

More Details:
Shifts are fixed between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:30 pm.
Shifts can be adjusted for appointments when necessary.
Full-time position: 37 - 40 hours per week

We just opened our 3rd location n North Van and are looking for more amazing teachers to join our team!

Are you looking to be a part of an amazing, friendly and supportive team of educators?
Kuddles is a progressive employer that values the work of child care teachers and the skills required to do the best job possible. If you have a vision of providing quality services for the children in your care and want to work with likeminded and committed people, be excited about going to work every day, and are engaged in making your work matter for those you work for and with, then this is the place for you.
Just ask anyone of the more than 40 team members who work here!

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