Early childhood educator (ECE)

Job Description:
Responsibilities
Tasks
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
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
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
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
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

Job Requirements:
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment
Outdoors
Non-smoking
Air conditioned
Work setting
Child care centre
Before and after school programs
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Day care centre or nursery school

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
Children with a physical disability
Children with behavioural issues

Additional information
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Child welfare check
Medical exam
Tuberculosis test
Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information
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
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics

Benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site amenities
On-site daycare available
Parking available
Vacancy 2

$18.00 / hour for 30 hours / week
Apply By email
littlewonderchildcare@hotmail.com