early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Toronto is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop child-care programs. The role involves supporting children's physical, cognitive, and emotional development, storytelling, and leading activities. Candidates should have relevant certifications and 1-2 years of experience. This position requires on-site work with no remote options available.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in child care or early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Assist early educators with programs for children's development.
• Lead activities, storytelling, and local trips.
• Maintain records of children's progress.
• Encourage creativity through various media.
• Supervise other early childhood educators and assistants.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• College/CEGEP

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Nursery school
• Kindergarten
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Elementary school

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Other benefits

• Parking available