Early childhood educator

3 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Children's Discovery Centre Full-time

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

  • Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Maintain daycare equipment
  • 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
  • Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
  • Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
  • Knowledge of licensing regulations
  • 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
  • Administer first-aid and other assistance

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

  • Criminal record check

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

  • Own transportation

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Ability to multitask

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Parking available