early childhood education worker

Teddy Bear Bilingual Daycare; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Whitehorse is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to provide nurturing care to infants and toddlers. The role involves supervising staff, developing child-care programs, and engaging children in creative activities. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a passion for child development.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations required.
• Experience with special needs children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff and lead activities.

Skills

Child Care

Supervision

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Child Development Supervisor (ECE level 3)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs
• Willing to relocate

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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Plan to Protect training
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

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