Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Kidz Learnville Daycare; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidz Learnville Daycare in Whitehorse, Yukon is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join a dedicated team. The successful candidate will design and implement activities that support physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children, and foster a safe, welcoming environment.

Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 1–2 years in related field; English fluency; First Aid and CPR; ability to work with families and staff; criminal record check and immunisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.
• 1–2 years of experience in a related industry.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Lead activities: storytelling, songs, and trips to local attractions.
• Provide opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• Guide children in eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Observe children for signs of learning or behavioural issues and report to parents/supervisors.
• Assess abilities, interests, and needs; discuss progress with parents and staff.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers.
• Plan and maintain a healthy, safe, and well-being focused environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Team player

Dependable

Reliable

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Kidz Learnville Daycare based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (E.C.E.) who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate will be required to work during the day shift.

Employer Name: Kidz Learnville Daycare
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $29.16 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Whitehorse, YT

• The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• The candidate will be expected to lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local attractions.
• The candidate must provide opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• The candidate will be expected to observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and to prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• The candidate will be expected to assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs and to discuss progress and problems with parents and other staff members.
• The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
• The candidate will be expected to plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate and a CPR Certificate.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate will be required to work in a child care centre.

Security and Safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal record check, a tuberculosis test, and a vulnerable sector check.
• The candidate must have proof of immunisation.