early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Hakuna Matata Child Care Centre; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care centre in Peel Region is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant for a full-time position, focusing on nurturing infants and toddlers. This role involves implementing educational programs, supervising staff, and ensuring the children's well-being in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess a diploma and have experience in early childhood education, along with the required licenses.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a child care setting for 1 to 2 years.
• Membership with CECE required.
• Ability to develop and implement child-care programs.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff and assist educators.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Certificate from College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

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

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
  
  

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
  
  

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
  
  

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Vulnerable sector check
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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