Job Description

Early childhood educators perform some or all of the following duties:

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Full time/ Permanent job
40/Hr per week
Number of positions -2
Schedule – Full time

Benefits

4% Vacation Pay

Physical Requirements

Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Manual dexterity

Required languages: English

Education level: Secondary (high) School Graduation Certificate

Required skills: Courses in early childhood education will be a asset

Additional skills / Assets: Punctuality, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Values and ethics, Team player, Dependability, Judgement, Flexibility, Effective interpersonal skills, Reliability, Interpersonal awareness

Closest intersection: 11638 75A Delta