registered early childhood educator (RECE)

A Child's World; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care center in Niagara Falls seeks an experienced child care worker. The ideal candidate will bathe and supervise infants and toddlers, develop programs for their growth, and be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators. Strong communication skills and experience are essential. This full-time role offers health benefits including dental and vision care, and a wellness program.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• Experience in child care is an asset.
• Immunization records and vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Lead activities like storytelling and crafts.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Job details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College / CEGEP
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Work setting: Child care centre

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Knowledge of licensing regulations

Certifications, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program