early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Koala T. Care Daycare

Hagersville

On-site

CAD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site daycare available

Parking available

Wellness program

Job summary

Koala T Care Daycare in Ontario, Canada is seeking qualified early childhood staff to nurture infants and toddlers. The role involves implementing development-focused activities and supporting educators in daily routines, with emphasis on safety and caregiver partnership.

The position requires a college diploma orECE certificate, First Aid/CPR, and strong communication and multitasking skills. On-site work with a collaborative team ensures a positive learning environment for children.

Qualifications

Requires completion of a college, CEGEP or equivalent 1–2 year program.
ECE certificate or diploma is required or preferred.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications are required or highly valued.

Responsibilities

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
Develop and implement programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Assist educators in carrying out development-promoting activities.
Lead activities by reading stories, singing, and taking children to local points of interest.
Record keeping and reporting of progress to educators or supervisors.
Encourage creativity through art, dramatic play, music and movement.
Guide children in healthy eating, dressing and toilet habits.
Attend staff meetings and collaborate with co-workers and service providers.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Punctuality

Dependability

Team player

Multitasking

Education

College/CEGEP diploma (1–2 years)

ECE Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

Outdoors
Noisy
Air conditioned

Work setting

Child care centre
Urban area
Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
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