early childhood educator (ECE)

Connecting Dots Foundation; Hamlet of Clairmont; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care organization in Hamlet of Clairmont seeks a dedicated professional to lead and implement child-care programs. You will be responsible for fostering the development of children through various activities, guiding their habits, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have relevant ECE certifications and some experience in a similar role. Work involves 32 to 40 hours per week in a rural child care setting.

Qualifications

• College or equivalent non-university certificate from a 1 to 2-year program required.
• 1 to less than 2 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting children's development.
• Lead activities like storytelling and teaching songs.
• Encourage creativity through various media.
• Guide children in developing good habits.
• Observe children for potential learning or behavioral issues.
• Establish collaborative relationships with co-workers.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Skills

Creativity

Reliability

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Job description

Education & Experience

• 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 or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area

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
• 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 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 to 40 hours per week