early childhood educator (ECE)

Carleton Memorial Daycare Center Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daycare center in Ottawa is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to provide quality child care. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in developing and implementing engaging programs for children. The role includes supervising staff, maintaining safety standards, and fostering children's emotional and social development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Learning / training paid by employer

Wellness program

Team building opportunities

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in child care.
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) required.
• First Aid and CPR certificates necessary.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop child-care programs promoting physical and emotional development.
• Supervise staff, engage children in activities, and maintain safety.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Punctuality

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Children with epilepsy

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

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Early Childhood Educator Ece • Ottawa, ON, CA