early childhood educator - Armstrong, Canada - Kidspace Learning Centres Armstrong Inc.

Description

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care 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
• Encourage children 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
• 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 co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week