Early Childhood Educator

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada EMCN Full time

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMCN offers licensed on-site child care services to support newcomer clients in accessing services at EMCN’s Welcome Centre for Immigrants location. The Early Childhood Educator Level 3 works cooperatively with team members to develop and implement intercultural child care programming for newcomer children and parents.

**the challenge**

Provide drop-in child care services through meaningful programming to children ages 6 months to 12 years from culturally diverse families.

**the opportunity**
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and programs that promote the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of newcomer children.
- Support parents through the child registration and orientation process.
- Create a nurturing and inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the cultural diversity of the children and their families accessing services. Incorporate culturally responsive teaching strategies and materials into daily activities.
- Foster positive relationships with parents and caregivers, providing support, guidance, and resources to help them navigate the challenges of raising young children in a new cultural context.
- Observe and assess the children's development and create individualized plans to address their unique needs. Collaborate with families and other professionals (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists) to ensure coordinated support.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children's progress, including developmental milestones, observations, and assessments. Prepare reports and communicate effectively with families and colleagues.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the early childhood education team, including educators, assistants, and administrators, to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.

**what it takes**

While all backgrounds will be considered, the most helpful history will involve one year of applied experience in a Canadian child care setting, knowledge, training and formal education including a 2-year early learning and child care diploma program and holds a level 3 Early Childhood Educator Certificate.

Additional requirements include:

- Standard Child Care First Aid or First Aid in Child Care, including Child and Infant CPR
- Police Information Check/Criminal Record Check and an Intervention Record Check completed within the past 6 months
- Immunization record and TB skin test
- Minimum CLB 5 speaking and listening and CLB 4 reading and writing skills

**personal attributes and characteristics**:

- Passionate about child care program which complies with the philosophy, policies and procedures of EMCN and program standards under the monitoring of Alberta Child Care Licensing.
- The physical requirements of the work include the ability to bend, position oneself at child level and repetitively lift children and equipment up to 12 kg/28 lbs.
- Experience working directly with newcomer children and families, preferably in an early childhood education setting or a related field.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for children and families from various cultural backgrounds.
- Solid understanding of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education. Familiarity with emergent curriculum and play-based learning approaches is an asset.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and colleagues. Fluency in additional languages is highly desirable.
- Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude. Share ideas, resources, and best practices with colleagues.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and families, demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding in all interactions.

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