early childhood supervisor

Fantastic Scholars Child Learning Centre Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded child care center in Hamilton is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop child-care programs and supervise staff. The successful candidate will foster a nurturing environment that encourages creativity and personal development in children. This permanent position requires a commitment of 30 to 35 hours per week, with emphasis on collaboration with co-workers and community services.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support children’s development.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Lead activities and encourage creativity through art and play.

Skills

Punctuality

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Job description

• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• Encourage children 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Work Term : Permanent
• Hours : 30 to 35 hours per week

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