early childhood educator - Ottawa, Canada - Little Acorn Early Learning Centre Inc.

    Little Acorn Early Learning Centre Inc.
    Little Acorn Early Learning Centre Inc. Ottawa, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 1 week ago

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    Description
    • Work Term: Permanent
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 40 hours per week
    • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
    • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
    • Work setting

    • Child care centre
    • Tasks

    • 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
    • Order supplies and equipment
    • 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
    • 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
    • Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
    • Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
    • Knowledge of licensing regulations
    • Establish guidelines for behaviour
    • 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
    • Supervision

    • 5-10 people
    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
    • Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
    • Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
    • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
    • First Aid Certificate
    • CPR Certificate
    • Security and safety

    • Criminal record check
    • Immunization records
    • Transportation/travel information

    • Own transportation
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Repetitive tasks
    • Physically demanding
    • Attention to detail
    • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
    • Bending, crouching, kneeling
    • Personal suitability

    • Punctuality
    • Dependability
    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Flexibility
    • Reliability
    • Team player
    • Values and ethics
    • Ability to multitask
    • Screening questions

    • Are you available for the advertised start date?
    • 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?
    • Health benefits

    • Dental plan
    • Health care plan
    • Vision care benefits