early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Cranbrook seeks a dedicated individual for a child care role. Responsibilities include bathing and feeding infants, maintaining equipment, and engaging children with creative activities. Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education Certificate and complete security checks. This position offers benefits like health care and life insurance, with the work performed onsite.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Pension plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Encourage children to express creativity.
• Plan and organize activities.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Children's program

Responsibilities Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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 regular school hours
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Participate in staff meetings

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Organized

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance