early childhood educator (ECE)

CRESTVIEW CHILDREN'S CENTRE LIMITED; Bedford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care center in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is looking for a dedicated Child Care Worker. Responsibilities include developing and implementing programs to promote children's development, engaging them in creative activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience working with children, including those with special needs.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience working with children.
• Legal ability to work in Canada.
• Residency near the job location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead storytelling and educational activities.
• Encourage children's creativity through various media.
• Prepare snacks and arrange classroom environment.
• Observe children for developmental signs and prepare reports.

Skills

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Experience with children with behavioural issues

Experience with children with allergies

Experience with ADHD or ADD

Punctuality

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Creativity

Job description

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Create a job alert for this search