early childhood educator (ECE)

Simply Kids Childcare; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare center in London, Canada is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to develop and implement programs that promote children's growth. The ideal candidate will have an ECE certificate, first aid, and CPR certifications, along with experience in a childcare setting, particularly with special needs children. This role demands strong communication skills and the ability to engage creatively with children.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in childcare or related field.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and childcare regulations.
• Experience with special needs children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare a tailored learning plan.
• Develop and implement childcare programs for child development.
• Engage children in learning activities through storytelling and crafts.

Skills

Creativity

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children who are blind or visually impaired
• Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Children with a mental health disability
• Children with a physical disability
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with Down syndrome
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with an ADHD or ADD
• Children with diabetes
• Children with epilepsy
• Children with a genetic disorder

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

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
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?