Early Childhood Educator (Ece)

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Education
• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Provide advice and guidance regarding care for newborns and young infants
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program