Early Childhood Educator - Preschool

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental institution in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to assess children's development and implement tailored learning plans. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing child-care programs, and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children. Candidates must hold an Early Childhood Education Certificate, First Aid, and CPR certification. This role offers benefits such as health and dental plans, group insurance, and pension plans. There is no option for remote work; candidates must be onsite.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to develop tailored learning plans for children.
• Experience in managing and implementing child-care programs.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations related to child care.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare learning plans.
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Supervise staff and coordinate activities.

Skills

Child development assessment

Storytelling

Supervision of staff

Creative expression encouragement

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities 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
• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available