early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is looking for a Child Care Supervisor to develop and implement programs that support children's physical and emotional growth. The role involves supervising staff and providing hands-on care, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for children. Candidates should possess relevant ECE certifications and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Requires ECE Certificate, Child development supervisor (ECE level 3).
• Certificates in First Aid and CPR are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Supervise staff and assist educators in program delivery.
• Observe children for potential learning or behavioral problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal awareness

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information 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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits