early childhood educator (ECE)

Little Bloomers Childcare Centre; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Port Elgin is seeking a qualified early childhood educator to assess and support children's development through structured programs. Responsibilities include supervising a small staff, engaging children in activities, and ensuring a healthy, safe environment. Required qualifications include an ECE certificate and previous experience is an asset. The position offers full-time permanent employment with a salary of $22.00 per hour, no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Experience with child supervision is an asset.
• Ability to assess children's development.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement programs for children's physical and cognitive growth.
• Supervise staff and lead activities and storytelling sessions.
• Engage children with crafts and stories to enhance learning.

Skills

Punctuality

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgment

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Job details

• Salary 22.00 hourly / 32 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3469677

Education

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

Experience

Experience an asset

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

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until 2026-01-13

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