early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a dedicated individual to support child care programs and assist children with special needs. Responsibilities include developing educational programs, guiding children in daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have a college education and at least 2 years of experience in childcare, with strong communication skills. Benefits offered include health care and on-site daycare. This role requires work to be completed at the physical location with no option for remote work.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site daycare available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience with a focus on early childhood education.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations for child care.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Encourage creativity in children.
• Guide children in proper habits.

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Excellent written communication

Team player

Punctuality

Creativity

Education

College/CEGEP

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

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

Experience and Specialization

Experience with special needs children

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

Additional Information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

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
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

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