early childhood educator (ECE)

Laugh N' Learn ABC Guarderia; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care facility in Whitehorse is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to support the development of infants and toddlers. The role involves creating and implementing educational programs, supervising staff, and ensuring the well-being of children. Candidates should hold an ECE certificate and possess strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in child care.
• Ability to develop and implement child-care programs.
• Experience in supervising staff or volunteers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

College, CEGEP or other non-university diploma

Job description

• Education :

Education

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

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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

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