early childhood educator (ECE)

Hands on Early Learning Center; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team. This role involves assessing children's development, creating tailored learning plans, and implementing engaging programs that foster physical, cognitive, and social growth. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma in early childhood education and have a passion for nurturing young minds. Join a supportive environment that values creativity, teamwork, and the well-being of children, while making a significant impact on their early learning experiences. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Team building opportunities

Diversity and cross-cultural training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in child care settings.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement programs to support children's growth.
• Engage children in activities and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Creativity

Flexibility

Punctuality

Ability to multitask

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

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

Work Setting:

• Child care centre
• Nursery school
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks:

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• 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.
• Storytelling.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• 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.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• 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.

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

Specialization or Experience:

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal Suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• Ability to multitask.

Other Benefits:

• Team building opportunities.

Support for Newcomers and Refugees:

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.

Supports for Visible Minorities:

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.