early childhood educator (ECE)

Digby Area Learning Association; Conway; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care organization in Conway, Nova Scotia, seeks early childhood educators to develop and implement programs that promote children's development. Applicants should hold an Early Childhood Education Certificate and be familiar with care regulations. The position offers 37.5 hours per week with benefits including health care and a pension plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Educational background with a non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Criminal record check, Child Abuse Registry check, and Vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Assist early childhood educators in record-keeping.
• Encourage creativity in children through various media.

Skills

Creativity in art and play

Ability to multitask

Dependability

Knowledge of licensing regulations

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Education

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

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
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 37.5 hours per week