early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Ottawa is looking for an early childhood educator to develop and implement child-care programs, assess children's development, and engage children in activities. Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate and be a member of CECE. This role is on-site with no remote work options and offers health benefits including dental and a health care plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• Experience with children in a child-care setting.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare personalized learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal awareness

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College diploma from a 1-2 year program

Job description

Overview Languages

Bilingual

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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

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
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Security and safety

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

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
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits