Job Description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

Child care centre
Before and after school programs
Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
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
Maintain daycare equipment
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
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
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)
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Medical exam
Immunization records
Tuberculosis test
Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Punctuality
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Honesty

Employment terms options

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

early childhood educator (E.C.E.) at Hummingbirds Preschool Inc. in Whitehorse, YT

early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Job Overview

Company Overview

Job Description

Work setting

Tasks

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Security and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

Employment terms options

Health benefits

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