Early Childhood Educator

Job title: Early Childhood Educator

Job type: Full time, permanent

Education: Diploma or higher, early childhood educator certified

Salary: $26-29 per hour

Years of experience: 7 months and above

Vacancy: 1

Responsibilities:

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Lead activities by storytelling, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• Encourage children to express creativity through 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 behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• 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.

Credentials:

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