early childhood educator (ece) - level 1

Circle Square Childcare; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Un centre éducatif pour enfants à Red Deer, Alberta, recherche un(e) éducateur(trice) en développement de l'enfant. Le candidat idéal doit posséder des compétences interpersonnelles, une expérience dans le domaine, et des certifications ECE. Les responsabilités incluent l'évaluation du développement des enfants, la préparation de programmes éducatifs, et l'engagement avec les enfants pour favoriser leur bien-être. Des bénéfices santé et une garderie sur place sont offerts.

Benefits

Plan de santé

Garderie sur place

Opportunités de team building

Qualifications

• Une année d'expérience ou plus dans un cadre éducatif.
• Certifications ECE requises.
• Connaissance des besoins des enfants en difficulté.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer le développement des enfants et adapter des plans d'apprentissage.
• Développer des programmes de garde d'enfants.
• Observer les enfants pour déceler des problèmes d'apprentissage.

Skills

Compétences interpersonnelles efficaces

Communication orale excellente

Punctualité

Créativité

Education

Certificat en Éducation de la Petite Enfance (ECE)

Diplôme d'assistant en développement de l'enfant (Niveau ECE 1)

Job description

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 40 hours bi-weekly

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Early childhood education and teaching

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Nursery school
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Daycare

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with Down syndrome
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• 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?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• On-site daycare available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination