early childhood education worker

Government of Canada; Summerside; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is looking for a skilled early childhood educator in Summerside, Canada. This role focuses on providing care for infants and toddlers, developing educational programs, and engaging children through activities like storytelling and arts. Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education Certificate and have relevant experience to ensure a nurturing environment. The position requires on-site work only.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate required.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead storytelling and other creative activities.

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 setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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 Financial benefits

• Pension plan