early childhood educator (ECE)

Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Center; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center in Peel Region, Brampton is looking for a dedicated child care worker to develop and implement child-care programs that support children's physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Candidates should have at least one year of experience, be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators, and possess First Aid and CPR certifications. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care, minimum of 1 year.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Guide children in daily habits and activities.
• Prepare reports on children's progress.

Skills

Child development knowledge

First Aid and CPR

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Education

College / CEGEP diploma

Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Job description

Education

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Child care centre

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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• 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

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week