Early Childhood Educator - Edmonton, Canada - Africa Centre

Africa Centre

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job purpose
This is a cooking position with minimum child care duties. It is a one year maternity coverage position.

The Early Childhood Educator will maintain continuity of instruction by following the directions and lead of the Child Care Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist the Child Development Supervisor in the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities to support the children's cognitive, socialemotional, physical and verbal development, according to the philosophy of the Africa Centre Early Learning and Child Care Program.
Take the lead in the classroom in the event that the Supervisor is absent.
Participates in lunch, diapering, bathroom and toilet training duties and promotes healthy and independent practices.
Play interactively with the children at their level, following their lead.
Supervise the children closely at all times, being aware of the challenges when children are outside of the play rooms, i.e. going to the bathroom, gym or outside.
Intervene positively with children when their behavior needs to be redirected.
Model appropriate language and behavior for the children.
Support and guide the children in following playroom routines i.e. clean up time.
Assist in keeping the playroom clean as per Alberta Health Standards for Childcare Facility.
Prepare children's meals.
Performs other duties as assigned by Child Development Supervisor, Program Coordinator, Program Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Training

Level 1 Childcare certificate is required
Desire to work with young children in a play oriented, child focused environment
Work well within a team and have a nonjudgmental attitude
Physically ability to participate in floor level activities
Ability to communicate comfortably with children and adults in English
Work experience with young children in a play oriented program is an asset
Training in Early Childhood Development and First Aid in childcare are assets
Valid Food Safety Certification

This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week.