early childhood educator (ECE)

TPC Childcare Society; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking an early childhood educator to assist with daily childcare tasks and develop programs that support children's growth. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school graduation certificate and demonstrate skills in reliability, teamwork, and effective communication. This permanent role involves 30 to 40 hours of work per week and offers health benefits including dental, healthcare, and vision care.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting children's development.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Lead activities through stories, songs, and local trips.
• Encourage creativity through art, music, and physical activities.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms for activities.
• Observe children for development or behavioral issues.
• Discuss children's progress in staff meetings.
• Know licensing regulations.
• Maintain relationships with co-workers and service providers.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Organize activities for school-age children.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Anglais

Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week