Child Care Educator

2 weeks ago


Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Comission Scolaire Francophone des Territoires du Nord Ouest Full time
Job Description

Job Summary

The Commission Scolaire Francophone des Territoires du Nord Ouest is seeking a qualified Child Care Educator to join our team. As a Child Care Educator, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the child day care facility, ensuring the care and education of young children during their formative years.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program Development and Delivery
    • Assist in the development of the daily program that meets the goals and objectives of the Commission Scolaire Francophone des Territoires du Nord Ouest and the Child Day Care Standards Regulations.
    • Plan and implement activities to meet the cultural, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
    • Develop weekly and monthly schedules of the daily program to ensure variety and keep parents informed of program activities and their child's progress.
  • Child Supervision
    • Supervise children attending the facility at all times.
    • Notify the supervisor of any staff: child ratio issues.
  • Establishing Routines and Procedures
    • Establish routines and procedures consistent with the Commission Scolaire Francophone des Territoires du Nord Ouest's policies.
    • Identify and teach positive behaviors expected of children.
    • Adjust expectations to match the development levels of the children.
    • Establish and teach clear routines, such as for snacks, outdoor play, rest periods, etc.
    • Correct children using positive discipline.
  • Communication with Parents
    • Keep parents informed of their child's progress and participation in the daily program.
    • Identify opportunities for parents to be involved in the daily program and encourage them to do so.
  • Administrative Tasks
    • Maintain current, accurate, and confidential files for all children under your care.
    • Keep accurate attendance records for all children under your care.
    • Complete required forms accurately and share them with your supervisor as directed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A high school diploma and one year of child care experience.
  • Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge fundamentals of child development.
  • Ability to provide general care of children and ensure a safe and appropriate environment and activities for children.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures established by the Commission Scolaire Francophone des Territoires du Nord Ouest.
  • Ability to acquire a respectful understanding of the northern cultural environment and build positive relationships with families, children, and colleagues.
  • Ability to act and correct and/or report obvious workplace health and safety concerns.
  • Ability to complete work according to standards and procedures.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to ensure professional and courteous service.
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, conflict management, and resolution skills.
  • Verbal and listening skills and the ability to ask questions to clarify what is expressed.
  • Dependability and the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to reflect on difficulties and work through situations with a positive outlook.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protection of privacy.
  • Organization and time management skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to ensure respectful, open, honest, and professional working interactions.
  • Ability to model patience, compassion, and calm engagement behaviors.
  • Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Additional Requirements

  • Completion of the NWT Essentials training within 6 months of hire.
  • Current First Aid and infant/child CPR certifications.
  • Up-to-date immunizations.
  • Tuberculosis screening.

Position Security

This is a highly sensitive position that requires verification of identity and a criminal records check.



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