early childhood educator (ECE)

Grow with Joy Child Care; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care center in Whitehorse is hiring an early childhood educator (ECE) to develop and implement programs for children's development and assist in daily activities. Candidates should possess relevant ECE certificates and have 1-2 years of experience. Competitive salary of $33.25/hour, with comprehensive health benefits including dental and disability coverage. Suitable for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories.
• Engage children in activities by telling stories.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Interpersonal awareness

Education

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Job details

Title: early childhood educator (ECE)

Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C8

Work location: On site

Salary: $33.25 HOUR hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Starts as soon as possible

Source: Job Bank #3403755

Vacancies: 3 vacancies

Overview

Overview information is provided in the job posting. Responsibilities and qualifications follow.

Responsibilities

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

Qualifications

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years, or equivalent experience. Work setting: Child care centre.

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate
• Security and safety: Criminal record check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Vulnerable sector check
• Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available
• Personal suitability: Punctuality; Dependability; Efficient interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Flexibility; Interpersonal awareness; Judgement; Reliability; Team player; Values and ethics

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Child care centre

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan; Disability benefits; Health care plan; Paramedical services coverage; Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits: Life insurance
• Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer

Other information

• Source: Job Bank
• Who can apply for this job?
• The employer accepts applications from: Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada; other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until: 2025-10-16

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.