early childhood educator (ECE)

Peter Pan Child Care Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Un centre de garde d'enfants à Edmonton recherche un éducateur qualifié pour développer et mettre en œuvre des programmes de garde d'enfants. Le candidat idéal doit avoir un certificat d'études secondaires et une formation en éducation de la petite enfance, ainsi qu'une expérience pertinente. Des compétences interpersonnelles excellentes et la capacité à travailler en équipe sont essentielles. Ce poste à temps plein offre des heures de travail variées et un environnement de travail dynamique.

Qualifications

• Diplôme en éducation ou formation en soins aux enfants.
• Expérience de 1 à moins de 7 mois est requise.
• Connaissance des règlements de licence.

Responsibilities

• Développer des programmes de garde d'enfants pour soutenir le développement des enfants.
• Préparer des collations et organiser l'environnement.
• Observer les enfants pour des signes de problèmes d'apprentissage.

Skills

Communication orale

Travail d'équipe

Flexibilité

Sens de l'interpersonnel

Fiabilité

Education

Certificat d'études secondaires

Certificat en éducation de la petite enfance (ECE)

Formation en secourisme

Certificat CPR

Travailleur en développement de l'enfant (ECE niveau 2)

Job description

Employment Details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school‑age children in child‑care programs before and after regular school hours

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months