early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Peter Green Hall Children's Centre; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care centre in Halifax is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker to support the growth and development of children aged 3 months to 11 years. The role involves creating tailored learning plans, engaging children in activities, and collaborating with other educators. Candidates should possess relevant ECE certifications and a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for children. Competitive health benefits, including a dental plan and free parking, are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in childcare is required.
• Knowledge of child development and care practices.
• Certification in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development and implement learning plans.
• Assist with daily care tasks, such as bathing and feeding infants.
• Develop, implement, and supervise child-care programs.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Team player

Punctuality

Dependability

Interpersonal awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
  
  

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
• Infant (3 months - 11 months)
  
  

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a physical disability
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Children with a genetic disorder
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
  
  

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available