early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Child Development Supervisor in Calgary. The role involves developing child-care programs and supervising activities to promote children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Candidates should have relevant education and experience, along with personal qualities such as reliability and teamwork. Benefits include health care and maternity leave.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in child care.
• ECE level 3 certification required.
• Ability to develop and implement child-care programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support children's development.
• Lead activities like storytelling and crafts.
• Observe children for learning or behavioral problems.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Honesty

Education

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

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Spanish

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
• Storytelling
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Encourage children to express creativity through media such as art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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 school hours
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and assistants

Credentials

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits