Early childhood educator (ECE)
Employer details - Vulcan Daycare Society
Job details
Location 604 4th Ave South Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0
Work location - On site
Salary - 22.58 hourly / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment:
Permanent employment
Full time
Early morning, Evening, Morning, Day
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
1 vacancy
Languages - English
Education - College/CEGEP
Experience - 2 years to less than 3 years
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting - Child care center
Responsibilities/Tasks:
Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Maintain daycare equipment
Storytelling
Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
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
Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
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
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral 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 licensing regulations
Establish guidelines for behavior
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
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Credentials:
Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses:
Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization:
Target audience - Children
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
Personal suitability:
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Creativity
Honesty
Ability to multitask
Benefits:
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Support for Indigenous people
Support for youth
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply:
By email
By mail:
604 4th Ave South, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
References attesting experience
Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed