early childhood educator (ECE)

Kids' Stop Children's Centre; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Un centre de garde d'enfants recherche un éducateur pour prendre en charge des enfants et développer des programmes d'apprentissage. Compétences interpersonnelles et certificat en Éducation de la Petite Enfance requis. Les candidats doivent avoir une bonne communication et une volonté d'encourager la créativité des enfants. Avantages incluent un plan d'assurance santé et des opportunités de renforcement d'équipe.

Benefits

Plan de santé

Assurance groupe

Opportunités de renforcement d'équipe

Qualifications

• Diplôme de niveau collégial ou certificat ou diplôme non universitaire d'une durée de 1 à 2 ans.
• Expérience avec les enfants ayant des besoins spéciaux est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Développer et mettre en œuvre des programmes de garde d'enfants.
• Encourager l'expression de la créativité des enfants.
• Surveiller les enfants pour détecter d'éventuels problèmes d'apprentissage ou de comportement.
• Établir des relations collaboratives avec les collègues.

Skills

Communication orale excellente

Compétences interpersonnelles efficaces

Fiabilité

Travail d'équipe

Créativité

Capacité multitâche

Education

Certificat en Éducation de la Petite Enfance (ECE)

Superviseur du développement de l'enfant (ECE niveau 3)

Certificat de premiers secours

Certificat de RCR

Job description

Overview

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week

Education

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities