early childhood educator (ECE)

Paradise Learning Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications, experience, and a commitment to creating engaging learning environments. The role offers a full-time position with a salary from $17.00 to $18.50 hourly, and is on-site in a caring, non-smoking environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development to prepare learning plans.
• Develop and implement programs supporting children's development.
• Supervise staff and assist children in daily activities.
• Engage children through storytelling and creative activities.
• Observe and report on children's progress.

Skills

Child development supervision

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Communication skills

Education

College or non-university certificate/diploma

Job description

Overview

Position: early childhood educator (ECE)

Employer: Paradise Learning Centre

Location: Edmonton, AB

Salary: $17.00 to $18.50 HOURLY (to be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week

Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time

Starts as soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote development
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in developing 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Establish guidelines for behaviour and attend staff meetings to discuss progress
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and assistants

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Credentials: Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Security and safety: Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work site and conditions

• Work site environment: Non-smoking; Air conditioned
• Work setting: Child care centre
• On site work: Yes (work must be completed at the physical location)
• Time and physical requirements: Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Languages

English

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan
• Financial benefits: Life insurance

Eligibility to apply

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Other details

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Work location: On site
• Vacancies: 2
• Source: Job Bank #3401267

Advertised until

2025-09-26

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