Early Childhood Educator

Friends for Life Truro; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care provider in Truro is seeking a qualified professional to support the development of infants and toddlers in a full-time position. The role involves implementing educational programs, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess a Child Development Supervisor (ECE level 3) certificate along with relevant experience and training in first aid and CPR. This position does not offer remote work options and is physically demanding, fitting for a dedicated team player.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Completion of Child Development Supervisor (ECE level 3) required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement programs supporting child development.
• Lead activities and supervise other educators.

Skills

Child development supervisor

Punctuality

Reliability

Team player

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Job details

• Location: Truro, NS B2N 3M6
• Salary: 25.11 to 31.56 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Term or contract Full time
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

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
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote child development
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in 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 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
• 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 assistants

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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