early childhood educator (ECE)

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to work in a child care centre in Vaughan. The role involves developing and implementing child-care programs, engaging children in creative activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in a child-care setting.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Medical exam and immunization records required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children.
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Team player

Honesty

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Additional information Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask