early childhood educator (ECE)

Kids Hub; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in Yellowknife is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to support children's development through tailored programs. The role involves assessing children's needs, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience, particularly with special needs children. Join a team that values creativity and teamwork while making a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in childcare.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Experience with special needs children.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise staff and maintain daycare equipment.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Job description

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Nursery school
• Rural area
• Kindergarten
• Before and after school programs
• Willing to relocate
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Agencies for exceptional children
• Children's program
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• 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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Plan to Protect training
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
  
  

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a physical disability
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with Down syndrome
• Children with allergies
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
  
  

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
  
  

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Bondable
• Vulnerable sector check
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  
  

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available