early childhood education worker

Kids First Creative Childcare Centre; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare centre in Calgary is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to develop and implement programs that foster children's development. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a commitment to creating a safe and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include planning activities, guiding children in proper habits, and maintaining collaborative relationships with co-workers and community providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care for 7 months to less than 1 year.
• First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Lead activities like storytelling and teaching songs.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team Player

Education

College or CEGEP Certificate

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• 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
• 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Work Term : Permanent

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Early Childhood Education Education • Calgary, AB, CA