Early Childhood Educator - Fox Creek, Canada - Fox Creek Playschool Association

Description

Work Term:
Temporary

• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

- or equivalent experience


Work setting:

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Elementary school

Tasks:

• 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
• 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
• 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:

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Target audience:

• Children

Experience with special needs children:

• Children

with behavioural issues

• Children

with allergies

• Children

with asthma


Security and safety:

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Screening questions:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the aboveindicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Financial benefits:

• Bonus

Other benefits:

• Free parking available