registered early childhood educator (RECE)

Temple Playhouse; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated Child Care Worker to support the development of children through tailored learning plans and engaging activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising children, assisting with daily activities, and fostering a safe and nurturing environment. Ideal applicants will have a relevant college certificate and experience working with young children.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 1-2 year program in child care or related field.
• Experience with children aged infants to toddlers.
• Ability to develop and implement child-care programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare tailored learning plans.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of early childhood educators.
• Prepare snacks and arrange environments for children's well-being.

Skills

Child development assessment

Housekeeping

Storytelling

Creativity encouragement

Supervision

Education

College or non-university certificate

Job description

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

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
• Storytelling
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

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