Early Childhood Educator – Full Time - Levels 2 Or 3

Early Childhood Educator - Full Time Employment - Levels 2 or 3

$18.50 - $20.00 an hour, plus wage top up of $5.05 - $8.65 per hour when eligible, dependent on ECE Certification level.

$1000 signing bonus - $500 paid at three months and $500 paid at six months

Little Sprouts Child Care Center

Lac La Biche, AB

WE ARE HIRING! LITTLE SPROUTS CHILD CARE CENTER, LAC LA BICHE, AB

Job description:

We are located in Lac La Biche, AB. We are looking for an energetic, responsible, hard working, caring and fun individual to join our daycare family immediately.

Successful candidates must speak fluent English and have at least their Early Childhood Educator Level 2 or 3 certification.

Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is foun

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for safe & high-quality childcare through:

• Develop and implement a program that supports the development of children.
• Assist the children with self-help skills where needed, including toileting and diapering/ eating
• Maintain an environment that protects the well-being of children and reflects their needs and interests.
• Builds children’s social and interpersonal skills and positive self-concept
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing conditions, shift schedules and priorities with a positive attitude.
• Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress with parents and other staff.
• Plan and facilitate activities that stimulate children’s natural curiosity and support their individual skills and abilities
• Establish collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
• Work within Licensing and Accreditation regulations, Health and Safety practices and protocols, program goals and Agency philosophy

General Duties:

• Punctuality and reliability to meet all scheduled shifts and meetings
• Ability to maintain an aesthetically pleasing, clean, safe, and sanitary classroom.
• Setting up, prepping the room or activity planned
• Cleaning and organizing the Centre as required
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities as necessary
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Provide a welcoming and supportive environment to children and families
• Assist with classroom maintenance, material preparation, set up and clean up
• Ability to use computer software as we use HIMAMA in creating daily reports.
• Support administration in some paper work (based on the childcare certification level)

Qualifications:

A. Education

- Level 2 or 3 Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification or equivalent

- Preferably with Early Learning and Childcare Education background

B. Knowledge

- Knowledge about Early Childhood development

- Must be able to relate to children and adults

- Willing to take initiative and be enthusiastic

- Model respectful behavior and language

- Previous experience with school-age children and/ or previous childcare

- administrative work and experience with the Flight Curriculum Framework are assets.

- Must be willing to increase knowledge in early childcare field.

C. Skills & Abilities

- First Aid

- Drivers’ License

- Successful Police Check & Vulnerable Sector/Child Welfare Search

- Work collaboratively with colleagues and enjoy working as part of a team.

- Awareness of learning opportunities, how to engage with child effectively

- Be energetic, motivated, caring, and supportive

D. Working Condition

- Frequent Floor play

- Ability to work outdoors. This job requires educators to be outdoors for play in all types of weather and may include walking children to and from school.

- Working in smaller spaces with numerous children and adults

E. Physical Requirements

- Standing, walking, or moving quickly throughout the day

- Ability to life at least 45lbs

- Must be able to work with sterilizing solutions for cleaning the center

Compensation:

• $18.50 - $20.00 an hour, plus wage top up of $5.05 to $8.65 per hour when eligible, dependent on ECE Certification level.
• Salary commensurate to experience

How to Apply:

Email your resume to director-littlesproutschildcare@outlook.com

We thank all applicants but only those qualified will be notified for interview.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $18.50-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person