early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Government of Canada; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement educational programs in a child care setting. The role requires an ECE Certificate and focuses on promoting children's physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Responsibilities include leading activities, maintaining records, and ensuring children's safety and well-being through interaction and support.

Qualifications

• ECE Certificate required.
• Experience with children is an asset.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities and encourage children’s creativity.
• Assist in maintaining records and behavior guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Reliability

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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 the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics