early childhood educator (ECE)

Kidex Academy; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated early childhood educators to develop and implement engaging child-care programs. This role focuses on fostering the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children through creative activities and collaborative relationships. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma in early childhood education and be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators. Join a supportive environment that values punctuality, teamwork, and efficient interpersonal skills, making a positive impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• Experience in child-care programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of early childhood educators.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Punctuality

Education

College or CEGEP certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

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

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers