Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Canada Job Bank; Hagersville; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site daycare

Parking facilities

Wellness program

Job summary

Koala T Care Daycare Inc. in Hagersville, ON is seeking 2 Early Childhood Educators (E.C.E.) to join our team. The role requires self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to start immediately.

The job is permanent, full-time with day, early morning and morning shifts. Wages range from $19.00 to $21.00 hourly for 35–38 hours per week, with eligibility for CECE membership, First Aid, and CPR certification and additional safety training.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Certificate or diploma from a 1–2 year college program.
• Experience in child care and ability to supervise peers.
• Knowledge of child development and safety practices.
• Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certification preferred and CECE membership.

Responsibilities

• Feed, bathe, and diaper infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Lead activities such as stories, songs, and visits to local attractions.
• Assist with record-keeping and collaborate with other staff.
• Plan and supervise activities for school-age children before and after school.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Punctual

Dependable

Team player

Written communication

Education

ECE certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

Koala T Care Daycare Inc. based in Hagersville, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (E.C.E.) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Koala T Care Daycare Inc.
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $19.00 to $21.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 35 to 38 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Hagersville, ON

• The candidate must bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• The candidate will be expected to lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local attractions.
• The candidate will be expected to assist early childhood educators in implementing programmes that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• The candidate will be expected to assist early childhood educators or supervisors in maintaining records.
• The candidate will be expected to engage children in activities such as storytelling, song teaching, and craft preparation.
• The candidate must provide opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• The candidate must submit written observations of children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• The candidate must be familiar with the Day Nurseries Act.
• The candidate will be expected to assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs and to discuss progress and problems with parents and other staff members.
• The candidate will be required to attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and problems.
• The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
• The candidate will be expected to plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.
• The candidate will be expected to plan and organise activities for school-age children in child-care programmes before and after regular school hours.
• The candidate must supervise and coordinate the activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a one-year to two-year College, CEGEP, or other non-university program.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
• The candidate must have Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certification, as well as be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The work environment is air conditioned.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a child care centre.
• The candidate must work in an urban area.
• The candidate must work before and after school programs.

Experience and specialization

• The candidate must have prior experience caring for newborn (including expecting mother) and infant (3 months to 11 months).

Experience with special needs children

• The candidate must have prior experience caring for special needs children such as children with mental health disabilities, children with physical disabilities, children with behavioral issues, children with asthma, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD), and children with diabetes.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must have proof of immunisation.
• The candidate should undergo a thorough vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate will receive Free parking, On-site daycare, Parking facilities, and a Wellness program.