Early Childhood Educator - Halifax, Canada - North End Community Day Care Centre

Description

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

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

- or equivalent experience


Work setting:

• Child care centre
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks:

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Storytelling
• 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

- 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
• 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children

Target audience:

• Children

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Health benefits:

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits:

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week