early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Zida Academy; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center in Eastern Ontario is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to support the development of children through engaging programs. The role involves supervising staff, implementing educational activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in child care.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Ability to develop child-care programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Education :

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Nursery school
• Rural area
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Elementary school

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Organized

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Other benefits

• Other benefits

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