early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking an early childhood educator to support the development and well-being of children. This role involves assessing children's needs, implementing educational programs, and fostering a safe and engaging environment. The ideal candidate will have the necessary qualifications, including an ECE Certificate and first aid training, as well as strong interpersonal skills and creativity. This position offers a range of benefits, including health care and group insurance.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification mandatory.
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs for emotional and social development.
• Supervise staff and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community services.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Interpersonal awareness

Attention to detail

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector 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

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 Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance