Early Childhood Educator - Halifax, Canada - D. Jean Enterprises Limited

Description

Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting:

• Day care centre or nursery school

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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

- provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

• 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
• 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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week