early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Learning Hands Daycare & OSC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local daycare provider in Edmonton is seeking a Child Development Assistant to implement and lead child-care programs. The role involves guiding children's development in a supportive environment and collaborating with community services. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and relevant childcare certification. This position offers 30 hours of work per week and a permanent employment opportunity.

Benefits

Mentorship programs for newcomers

Diversity and cross-cultural training

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 0-12 years.
• Ability to develop child-care programs.
• Skills in leading activities and guiding children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Observe children for developmental signs.
• Establish collaborative relationships with community services.

Skills

Child development

Collaboration

Observation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks / Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
Langue de travail : Anglais
Heures de travail : 30 hours per week