early childhood educator (ECE)

FELIXBERTA G. ALBEOS; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care centre in Whitehorse is seeking an Early Childhood Educator. The role involves storytelling, organizing activities, and ensuring children's creative expression through various mediums. Candidates should possess a secondary school diploma and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and creativity.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Required certifications must be completed.
• Highest level of education completed is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities by storytelling, teaching songs, and engaging children.
• Prepare snacks and organize rooms for lunch and rest.
• Discuss children's progress at staff meetings.

Skills

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Creativity

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Description: Early Childhood Educator

Education Requirements:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting:

• Child care centre

Tasks:

1. Storytelling
2. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest
3. Encourage children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity
4. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
5. Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
6. Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
7. Attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and issues
8. Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after school hours

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

Personal Suitability:

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask
• Previous experience in this field
• Required certifications
• Highest level of education completed

Experience:

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Disability benefits

Other Benefits:

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available

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Position: Early Childhood Educator (ECE) • Location: Whitehorse, YT, CA