early childhood education worker

Church of the Nazarene Daycare; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Un centre de garde d'enfants recherche un(e) éducateur(trice) pour s'occuper des enfants, développer des programmes, et maintenir un environnement sûr. Les candidats doivent avoir un certificat en Éducation de la Petite Enfance et 1 à 2 ans d'expérience dans le domaine. Ce poste permanant nécessite des compétences interpersonnelles et une bonne communication. Avantages sociaux offerts incluant des assurances collectives.

Benefits

Assurances collectives

Qualifications

• Diplôme de niveau collégial ou autre certificat d'un programme de 1 à 2 ans.
• Expérience de travail avec des enfants.
• Expérience avec des enfants ayant des besoins spéciaux est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Baigner, changer et nourrir les nourrissons et les tout-petits.
• Développer des programmes de garde d'enfants.
• Encourager la créativité des enfants par l'art et le jeu dramatique.

Skills

Compétences interpersonnelles

Communication orale excellente

Souci du détail

Créativité

Education

Certificat en Éducation de la Petite Enfance (ECE)

Tools

Registre des abus sur enfants

Certificat de Secourisme

Certificat de RCR

Job description

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 40 hours per week

Education :

Expérience :

Education

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Before and after school programs

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
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Target audience

• Children
• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• 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

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• 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?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits