early childhood education worker

Butterflies and Bumblebees Daycare; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daycare in Saint John seeks a dedicated Child Care Worker to nurture and support infants and toddlers. Responsibilities include feeding, programming development, and engaging children in creative activities. Ideal candidates hold an Early Childhood Education Certificate and have a passion for child development. This role provides valuable health benefits and opportunities for team building in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• ECE Certificate required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are a plus.
• Experience with infants and toddlers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement childcare programs.
• Observe children for signs of learning or behavioral problems.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

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 site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
  
  

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Day care centre or nursery school
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
• Infant (3 months - 11 months)
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available