early childhood educator (ECE)

A Child’s Second Look; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Child’s Second Look is seeking an Early Childhood Educator in Lethbridge, AB. The role involves assessing children's developmental needs, crafting educational programs, and supervising staff. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR certifications, and exhibit strong punctuality, reliability, and creativity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in early childhood education

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs to promote physical and cognitive development.
• Supervise staff and assist educators in executing educational programs.

Skills

Team player

Creativity

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

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Early Childhood Educator Ece • Lethbridge, AB, CA