early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Peter Green Hall Childrens Centre; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center in Halifax is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to support children's development through tailored learning programs and supervision of activities. The ideal candidate will have dedication, a strong educational background in early childhood education, and the ability to engage with children effectively. Responsibilities include nurturing young children's physical, emotional, and social growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a child care center.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations required.
• Experience with special needs children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of staff and early childhood educators.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Interpersonal awareness

Multitasking

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

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

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

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available

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