Early Childhood Educator - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education Society

Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education Society

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Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Work Term:
Permanent

- or equivalent experience

Work site environment:

Work setting:

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
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
Order supplies and equipment
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

- 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
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 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
Supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants