Early childhood educator (ECE) (NOC - 42202)

Job Description

Employer: Kids' Stop Children's Centre

Job details

• Location: 702 Drake Landing Wynd, Okotoks, AB, T1S 5R1

• Work location: On site

• Salary: $19.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week

• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time, Day

• Start date: As soon as possible

• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

• Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Overview

• Languages: English

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

• Experience: Experience an asset

• Work site environment: Non-smoking

• Work setting: Child care centre, Urban area, Day care centre or nursery school

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Credentials

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Experience with special needs children: behavioural issues, allergies

Additional information

• Security and safety: Criminal record check, Vulnerable sector check

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Combination of sitting/standing/walking, Bending/crouching/kneeling

• Personal suitability: Punctuality, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics, Creativity, Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan

• Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits, Life insurance

• Other benefits: Team building opportunities

How to apply

• By email: kidsstopdirector@shaw.ca