early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Town of Sylvan Lake; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child Development Assistant to support the growth and development of children in a nurturing environment. This role involves creating engaging child-care programs, assisting educators, and fostering creativity through various activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a passion for working with children, and the ability to multitask effectively. Join a team that values dependability and creativity, and contribute to the well-being and development of young minds in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• Experience in child development and early childhood education is essential.
• Ability to engage children in creative activities and maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs for children's physical and emotional development.
• Assist educators in maintaining records and promoting children's creativity.

Skills

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available