early childhood educator (ECE) @ The Whole Child Early Learning Centre Ltd

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Child care centre. Before and after school programs.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : 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.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate.
• Experience with special needs children: Children with a physical disability.
• Children with behavioural issues.
• Children with allergies.
• Children with asthma.
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD).
• Area of specialization: Pre-school education.
• Security and safety: Criminal record check.
• Vulnerable sector check.
• Transportation/travel information: Own transportation.
• Public transportation is available.
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• 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.
• Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
• Employment terms options: Early morning.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Experience: Experience an asset.
• Employment terms options: Day.
• Weekend.
• Health benefits: Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.
• Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Other benefits: Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site amenities.
• On-site daycare available.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.