early childhood education worker

Government of Canada; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental child care service in Whitehorse, Yukon is seeking a qualified individual for child care responsibilities including supervising children, engaging in developmental programs, and ensuring their well-being. Candidates must possess an Early Childhood Education Certificate and relevant supervisory experience, particularly with special needs children.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working directly with children.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations in child care.
• Experience with children who have behavioral issues or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
• Engage children in storytelling and activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Plan to Protect training

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

• Target audience: Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Experience with special needs children

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

Additional information

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

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

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