Early Childhood Educator (Ece)

  • Harrison Hot Springs
  • Harrison Hot Springs Preschool And Childcare

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English

  • Hours: 40 hours per week

  • Education: College/CEGEP

  • Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Work site environment :

  • Outdoors

  • Noisy

  • Air conditioned 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

  • Storytelling

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Knowledge of licensing regulations

  • 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

  • Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

  • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR

  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate Security and safety :

  • Criminal record check Transportation/travel information :

  • Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Physically demanding

  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability :

  • Punctuality

  • Dependability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills

  • Excellent oral communication

  • Flexibility

  • Interpersonal awareness

  • Judgement

  • Reliability

  • Team player

  • Values and ethics Screening questions :

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?

  • Are you currently a student?

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • 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?

  • What is your current field of study? Health benefits :

  • Dental plan

  • Disability benefits

  • Health care plan

  • Paramedical services coverage

  • Vision care benefits Long term benefits :

  • Group insurance benefits

  • Life insurance Other benefits :

  • Learning/training paid by employer

  • On-site daycare available

  • Team building opportunities

  • Variable or compressed work week