early childhood educator (ECE)

Lakepoint Childcare and Learning Centre Inc.; Langford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Langford seeks an early childhood educator to develop programs that promote children's growth. Responsibilities include assessing child development, leading activities, and supervising assistants. Applicants should hold ECE, First Aid, and CPR certificates. The position offers permanent employment with 30 to 40 hours per week in English.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Assess children's development to tailor learning plans.
• Engage children in creative activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement childcare programs.
• Encourage creativity through activities.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other educators.

Skills

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

Child care centre

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Personal suitability

• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset

Job details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week