early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Tree House Preschool; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care centre in Whitehorse is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to foster children's development through engaging programs and activities. The ideal candidate will support infants and toddlers, work collaboratively with staff, and maintain a safe environment. Successful applicants will require relevant ECE certifications and a commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare settings is an asset.
• Certificates in First Aid and CPR are required.
• Candidates should possess ECE qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff and trainees in the nursery.
• Observe and report on children's development.

Skills

Punctuality

Team player

Interpersonal awareness

Flexibility

Reliable

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Education :

Education

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

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
• 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

• 3-4 people

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

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Paramedical services coverage

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Early Childhood Educator Ece • Whitehorse, YT, CA