early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Hatchet Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Child Care Supervisor in Hatchet Lake, Nova Scotia. The role includes developing child-care programs, supervising activities, and maintaining safety standards at the child care centre. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and have a strong sense of responsibility and communication skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Disability benefits

Free parking available

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a child-care setting.
• Knowledge of child development and related regulations.
• Ability to work on repetitive tasks and provide personal care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting overall child development.
• Supervise activities and maintain a secure environment for children.
• Engage children through storytelling, crafts, and organized activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Parking available