Early Childhood Educator - Halifax, Canada - Happy Hollow PreSchool
![Happy Hollow PreSchool](https://contents.bebee.com/public/img/noimg-businessx400.jpg)
1 month ago
Description
Work Term:
Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 20 to 25 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Experience an asset
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Target audience:
- Children
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Immunization records
- Vulnerable sector check
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
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Ability to multitask
- Creativity
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or oncall work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- 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?
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits:
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
More jobs from Happy Hollow PreSchool
-
Early Childhood Educator
Halifax, Canada - 1 week ago