early childhood educator (ECE)

Fantastic Scholars Child Learning Centre Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable child care center located in Hamilton is seeking a qualified Child Care Educator to develop and implement programs that foster children's growth physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. The ideal candidate will possess an Early Childhood Education Certificate and have 2 to 3 years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include planning activities, guiding children's behavior, and maintaining collaborative relationships with parents and community providers.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in child-care.
• Ability to develop and implement child-care programs.
• Skills in guiding children and managing classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Organize activities and lead learning through stories and songs.
• Observe children and prepare reports on progress.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal awareness

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• 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 organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Work Term : Permanent
• Hours : 30 to 35 hours per week

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