early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Innisfail is seeking a dedicated childcare professional. The role involves developing programs that promote children's growth and creativity. Applicants should have certification in Early Childhood Education and demonstrate reliability and teamwork. This position is on-site, emphasizing the importance of direct engagement with children in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years is required.
• First Aid Certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead engaging activities with children.
• Encourage children's creativity through various media.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.
• Observe and report on children's development.

Skills

Child development

Teamwork

Creativity

Reliability

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Experience: Will train

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

Education

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials

• 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

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player