Early Childcare Educator

Job details

Pay

$18.54–$28.64 an hour

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

BenefitsPulled from the full job description

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 32 to 44 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

  • 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
  • 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
  • Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
  • Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
  • 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
  • Child development worker (ECE level 2)
  • First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
  • Ability to multitask

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus

Long term benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site daycare available
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

Full Time

09:00 am - 06:00 pm

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