early childhood educator (ECE)

REKSAP Centres For Early Learning; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child-care provider in Ottawa is seeking an Early Childhood Educator. The role involves developing educational programs, supporting the growth of children, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment. Candidates should possess an ECE Certificate and experience working with children, including those with special needs.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Travel insurance

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with children, including special needs.
• Certification in early childhood education, first aid, and CPR are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs supporting children's growth.
• Engage in activities to promote creativity and development.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of early childhood educators and assistants.

Skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Reliability

Interpersonal awareness

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Job description

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

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
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a mental health disability
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance

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Early Childhood Educator Ece • Ottawa, ON, CA