early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Brampton, under the Government of Canada, seeks a dedicated Child Care Educator to nurture children's development through structured programs. Responsibilities include fostering creativity, ensuring safety, and maintaining collaborative relationships with peers and parents. Applicants must possess a diploma in Early Childhood Education and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Experience with child care programs and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting child development.
• Encourage creativity and guide children in habits.
• Communicate child progress to parents and manage health and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Flexibility

Team player

Punctuality

Education

College diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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

Experience

Experience an asset

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

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

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