Early Childhood Educator - Calgary, Canada - CHILD'S WAY CHILDCARE LTD.
CHILD'S WAY CHILDCARE LTD.
Calgary, Canada
Verified Company
3 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting:
- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
Tasks:
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement childcare 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
- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- 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 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 coworkers and community service providers working with children
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and wellbeing of children
- Plan and organize activities for schoolage children in childcare programs before and after regular school hours
Certificates, licences, 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
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits:
- Bonus
