early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Little Picasso Daycare & Art Centre Ltd; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Un centre de garde d'enfants recherche un éducateur pour créer un environnement éducatif stimulant. Les responsabilités incluent le développement de programmes, la supervision de l’équipe et l’encouragement de la créativité des enfants. Les candidats doivent avoir un certificat en éducation de la petite enfance et des compétences en communication. Des avantages de santé sont offerts.

Benefits

Plan dentaire

Plan de soins de santé

Autres avantages

Qualifications

• Connaissance des règlements de licence.
• Expérience à travailler avec des enfants est un atout.
• Capacité à établir des relations collaboratives.

Responsibilities

• Baigner, changer et nourrir les nourrissons et les tout-petits.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des programmes de garde d'enfants.
• Superviser et coordonner les activités des éducateurs de la petite enfance.

Skills

Compétences interpersonnelles

Communication orale excellente

Communication écrite excellente

Education

Certificat en éducation de la petite enfance

Certificat de premiers secours

Job description

Overview

• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent


• Langue de travail : Anglais


• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Child care centre

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


• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers


• 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


• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors


• 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

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate


• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Excellent written communication

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan


• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits