Early Childhood Educator - Halifax, Canada - IT TAKES A VILLAGE DAYCARE SOCIETY

IT TAKES A VILLAGE DAYCARE SOCIETY
IT TAKES A VILLAGE DAYCARE SOCIETY
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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Temporary


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience


Work site environment:


  • Nonsmoking
  • Air conditioned

Work setting:


  • Child care centre
  • Urban area

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
  • 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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Security and safety:


  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Manual dexterity

Personal suitability:


  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Screening questions:


  • Are you available for shift or oncall work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • 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?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • What is your current level of study?

Financial benefits:


  • Bonus

Long term benefits:


  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits:


  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Onsite daycare available
  • Parking available
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