early childhood educator

2 weeks ago

Ilderton, Canada Koala T Care Daycare Inc. Full time
  • 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: 1 year to less than 2 yearsWork site environment
  • Outdoors
  • Noisy
  • Air conditionedWork setting
  • Child care centre
  • Urban area
  • Before and after school programsTasks
  • 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
  • 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
  • Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
  • 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 assistantsSupervision
  • 1 to 2 peopleCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)Target audience
  • Newborn (including expecting mother)
  • Infant (3 months - 11 months)Experience with special needs children
  • Children with a mental health disability
  • Children with a physical disability
  • Children with behavioural issues
  • Children with asthma
  • Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
  • Children with diabetesSecurity and safety
  • Immunization records
  • Vulnerable sector checkTransportation/travel information
  • Own transportationWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneelingPersonal suitability
  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics