early childhood educator (ECE)

ASPIRING ACADEMICS PRESCHOOL INC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center in Toronto is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement programs that promote children's development. The role involves supervising staff, engaging children in activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should be punctual, reliable, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Education

Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Job description

• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• 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
• 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

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

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
• Work Term : Permanent

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