early childhood educator (ECE)

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

Job summary

A government health department in Lacombe seeks a dedicated child care worker to develop and implement programs for children's development. The ideal candidate must have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and be proficient in communication. This role requires on-site completion of duties without remote work options, focusing on fostering children's emotional, cognitive, and social skills.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Experience in child care is an asset.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities such as reading stories and teaching songs.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Encourage creativity in children.
• Guide children in proper habits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Reliability

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan