Early Childhood Education Worker

  • Drayton Valley
  • Drayton Valley Mighty Learners Centre

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

  • Langue de travail: Anglais

  • Heures de travail: 35 to 40 hours per week

  • Education:

  • Expérience: Education :

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

  • or equivalent experience Work setting :

  • Child care centre

  • Rural area 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

  • 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

  • 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 assistant (ECE level 1)

  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

  • First Aid Certificate Security and safety :

  • Basic security clearance

  • Criminal record check

  • Medical exam

  • Bondable 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

  • Judgement

  • Reliability

  • Team player

  • Values and ethics Screening questions :

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?

  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

  • What is the highest level of study you have completed? Experience :

  • 1 to less than 7 months Long term benefits :

  • Maternity and parental benefits Other benefits :

  • Free parking available

  • Learning/training paid by employer

  • Team building opportunities