early childhood education worker

Drayton Valley Mighty Learners Centre; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in Drayton Valley seeks an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement programs that promote the holistic development of children. Responsibilities include guiding children in personal habits, maintaining a secure environment, and collaborating with staff and parents. Ideal candidates will possess relevant ECE certifications and a passion for early childhood education.

Benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess ECE Level 1 certification.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Willingness to relocate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Guide children in personal habits and social interaction.
• Observe and report on children's progress.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal Awareness

Team Player

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Job description

• Education :

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area

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
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• Will train

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities

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