Early Childhood Educator - Summerside, Canada - Dreams Unlimited Childcare Centre
Dreams Unlimited Childcare Centre
Summerside, Canada
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment:
- Noisy
- Air conditioned
Work setting:
- Child care centre
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Supervision:
- 510 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Target audience:
- Children
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Creativity
- Ability to multitask
Screening questions:
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits:
- Pension plan
Other benefits:
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
