Early Childhood Educator - Vulcan, Canada - Vulcan Daycare Society
Vulcan Daycare Society
Vulcan, Canada
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
Work Term:
Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
Work site environment:
- Nonsmoking
- Air conditioned
Work setting:
- Child care centre
- Rural area
- Before and after school programs
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
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
- 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
- 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
- Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Supervision:
- 510 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Target audience:
- Newborn (including expecting mother)
- Infant (3 months 11 months)
Experience with special needs children:
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with allergies
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability:
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits:
- Free parking available
- Onsite daycare available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
