Early childhood educator (ECE)
FAMILY FIRST CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE INC Calgary, Alberta
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience:
Education- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work site environment- Non-smoking
Work setting- Child care centre
Tasks- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- 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
- 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
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience with special needs children- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with allergies
- Children with asthma
- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Security and safety- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector 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
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Experience- 7 months to less than 1 year
Other benefits- Other benefits
Salary: $18.00 to $19.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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