early childhood educator (ECE)

Connecting Dots Clairmont School; Hamlet of Clairmont; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Alberta is seeking a dedicated professional to develop and implement child-care programs that foster children's development. The ideal candidate will have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and experience engaging children in creative activities. This is a permanent position requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months of experience in child care.
• Understanding of childhood emotional and social development.
• Ability to engage children in creative activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff and volunteers.
• Communicate children's progress to parents.
• Lead storytelling and creative activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Storytelling

Supervision

Communication skills

Creative expression encouragement

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• 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

Target audience

• Children

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruit newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (e.g., Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Employment Details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 32 to 40 hours per week