early childhood educator - preschool

Three H Preschool; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to develop and implement child-care programs. Candidates should have ECE qualifications and at least 2 years of experience working with infants and toddlers. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring strong communication skills and the ability to engage children in developmentally appropriate activities. Health benefits included.

Benefits

Health benefits

Group insurance benefits

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities and encourage creativity.
• Observe children for signs of learning problems.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Duration of employment: Permanent

Working language: English

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Education:

Experience:

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities