Job Description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

Child care centre

Tasks

Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
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
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
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
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Target audience

Children

Experience with special needs children

Children with a mental health disability
Children with a physical disability
Children with an intellectual disability
Children with behavioural issues
Children with Down syndrome
Children with allergies
Children with asthma
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Children with diabetes

Specialization or experience

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

Pre-school education

Security and safety

Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Child welfare check
Medical exam
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Bondable
Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks
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
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Creativity
Honesty
Ability to multitask

Screening questions

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
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)?

early childhood educator (ECE) at Inuksuk Infant Development Centre in Iqaluit, NU

early childhood educator (ECE)

Job Overview

Company Overview

Job Description

Work setting

Tasks

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Target audience

Experience with special needs children

Specialization or experience

Area of specialization

Security and safety

Transportation/travel information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

Screening questions

Employment terms options

Job Details

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