early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Zida Academy; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Ottawa seeks a full-time early childhood educator who will be responsible for caring for infants and toddlers, developing educational programs, and supervising staff. Successful applicants must hold an Early Childhood Education certificate and be committed to fostering a supportive and safe environment for children's development. This role emphasizes teamwork and requires effective communication skills.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Experience in child care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Location Stittsville , ON K2S 1N9
• Salary 20.00 to 27.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Nursery school
• Day care centre or nursery school

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
• Storytelling
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Bondable
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Initiative
• Organized
• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

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