Early Childhood Educator (NOC 42202)

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement child-care programs that support the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. You will lead activities by telling/read stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.

Responsibilities include providing opportunities for creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity, guiding children in daily routines, and maintaining a healthy,

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Diploma or related course.
• Criminal record check - Vulnerable sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care 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.
• Provide opportunities to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Education

Early Childhood Diploma or related course

Job description

• 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.
• Provide opportunities 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.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Diploma or related course
• Criminal record check - Vulnerable sector