early childhood educator (ECE)

AM PM Daycare; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daycare in Alberta is seeking a Child Development Worker to support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. The role involves implementing childcare programs, guiding activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have ECE level 2 certification and a passion for early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Must have ECE level 2 certification.
• Experience in child care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting children's development.
• Guide children in proper habits and observe for learning issues.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for children.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Dependability

Flexibility

Punctuality

Reliability

Team player

Education

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

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

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

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Rural area
  
  

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
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• 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

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
  
  

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity