Early childhood educator (ECE)

Community Support Centre Haldimand Norfolk; Canada; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Parking available

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Community Support Centre Haldimand Norfolk seeks candidates for an on-site daycare role in a rural community. You will assist infants and children, implement learning activities, and work with educators to support child development.

Requirements include a 1–2 year college diploma and 1 year to less than 2 years of experience. The position is on-site in a childcare setting with opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development to prepare learning plans tailored to individual needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out development-promoting activities.
• Lead activities by storytelling, songs, and field trips.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Assist educators or supervisors in keeping records.
• Encourage creativity through art, drama, music and physical activity.
• Guide proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for lunch and rest periods.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Establish collaborative relationships with coworkers and community providers.
• Plan environments that protect health and well-being of children.

Education

College/CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

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.

Work Setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Children's program

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• 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

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available