early childhood educator (ECE)

Victoria Albert Day Care Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care center in Winnipeg is looking for a dedicated early childhood educator to develop and implement educational programs while supervising children and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in child development, relevant certifications, and a passion for fostering children's growth. This temporary position offers 40 hours per week and various benefits including health care plan and paid time off.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Experience with special needs children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of early childhood educators.

Skills

Child development

Early childhood education and teaching

Communication

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Work Term : Temporary

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : College / CEGEP

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Early childhood education and teaching

Child development

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Kindergarten
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Elementary school

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a mental health disability
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Bondable
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• 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?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities