early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Government of Canada; Riverview; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join their team in Riverview. The role involves assessing children's development, supervising staff, and engaging children in creative activities. Ideal candidates will have an ECE Certificate and experience in child care. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and parents. Health benefits are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with children.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Supervise staff and maintain daycare equipment.
• Engage children in storytelling and creative activities.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Security and safety

• Child welfare check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits