early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated child care provider to assess and support children's development. Responsibilities include creating tailored learning plans and supervising activities. The role requires an Early Childhood Education Certificate and a First Aid Certificate. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage children creatively. This position is not remote and requires working at the physical location.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in child care.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate activities for children.
• Knowledge of child development principles and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Supervise staff and engage children in creative activities.
• Communicate observations and progress of children to parents.

Skills

Punctuality

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Interpersonal awareness

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities 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
• 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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Other benefits
• Parking available