early childhood educator - junior kindergarten

Paradise Montessori Preschool; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool institution in Winnipeg is seeking a dedicated Montessori Teacher to assess children's development and create tailored learning plans. The ideal candidate will have Montessori education experience, an ECE certificate, and be skilled in fostering children's physical and cognitive development. Competitive salary, full-time position, and health benefits included.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Parking available

Bonus

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations required.
• Criminal record check and child abuse registry check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities that promote creativity and learning.

Skills

Montessori teacher education

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Montessori teacher education

or equivalent experience

Tasks

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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• 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

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
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities