Early childhood educator (ece) - level 2

St Anne's Day Nursery Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Other benefits

Job summary

St Anne's Day Nursery Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is looking for a passionate childcare worker to support infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a busy, on-site daycare.

You will assess children’s development to tailor individualized learning plans, lead activities, supervise staff and volunteers, prepare snacks, manage records, and communicate progress with families, while upholding licensing standards and a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in daycare/childcare is an asset.
• Ability to monitor developmental milestones and report progress.
• Ability to follow licensing regulations and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development to tailor learning plans.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting development.
• Maintain daycare equipment and prepare snacks.
• Lead storytelling, songs and activities; supervise staff or volunteers.
• Observe children for signs of problems and report to parents.
• Prepare reports and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Punctuality

Dependability

Team player

Attention to detail

Creativity

Education

ECE level 2

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

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 SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

WORK SETTING

• Child care centre
• Urban area

RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Children
• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• 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

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

OTHER BENEFITS

• Other benefits