early childhood educator (ECE)

Just Right Child Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Un centre de garde d'enfants recherche un(e) éducateur(trice) qualifié(e) pour évaluer et développer des programmes adaptés aux besoins des enfants. Le candidat doit avoir un diplôme en éducation de la petite enfance, une expérience pertinente et être prêt à travailler dans un environnement dynamique. Des avantages tels que l'assurance santé et des formations sont offerts.

Benefits

Plan dentaire

Assurance maladie

Stationnement gratuit

Opportunités de formation

Qualifications

• Diplôme de garderie requis.
• Expérience avec des enfants avec des besoins spéciaux appréciée.
• Doit passer une vérification des antécédents criminels.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer le développement des enfants pour créer un plan d'apprentissage.
• Mettre en place des programmes de garde d'enfants.
• Encourager la créativité à travers diverses activités.

Skills

Communication efficace

Capacité à travailler en équipe

Flexibilité

Créativité

Education

Certificat ou diplôme de 1 à 2 ans

Certificat de formation en éducation de la petite enfance

Job description

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 15 to 35 hours per week

Education

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Before and after school programs
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a mental health disability
• Children with a physical disability
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

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
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available