early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Kinder Campus Child Care Community Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care centre in Edmonton is looking for a Child Development Supervisor to create programs supporting children's physical and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience in child care. Responsibilities include supervising staff, guiding children, and maintaining a safe environment. This role offers health and financial benefits, providing a well-rounded package for the right individual.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in child care settings to support children's development.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations essential.
• Ability to supervise staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
• Guide children in proper habits.

Skills

Punctuality

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Job details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College / CEGEP
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Qualifications

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• 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?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits