early childhood educator - kindergarten

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Urban area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Day care centre or nursery school.

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.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• 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 :

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training.
• First Aid Certificate.

Target audience:

Infant (3 months - 11 months).

Experience with special needs children:

Children with allergies.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

To be determined. Day.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

Pension plan.

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

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