early childhood education worker

Government of Canada; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Gouvernement du Canada recherche un éducateur de la petite enfance pour travailler dans un centre de garde. Le candidat idéal sera responsable d'évaluer le développement des enfants, de superviser les activités et de développer des programmes éducatifs. Le poste nécessite un certificat d'éducation de la petite enfance et des compétences en communication. Des avantages tels que des plans de santé, dentaire et de retraite sont inclus.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Diplôme en éducation de la petite enfance requis.
• Expérience de 7 mois à moins d'un an souhaitée.
• Compétences en communication orale et interpersonnelle.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer le développement des enfants et préparer des plans d'apprentissage.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des programmes pour le développement des enfants.
• Superviser le personnel et coordonner les activités des éducateurs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

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
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)