Early Childhood Educator - Ottawa, Canada - Acorn Early Learning Centre Inc.

Acorn Early Learning Centre Inc.
Acorn Early Learning Centre Inc.
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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Permanent


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment:


  • Nonsmoking
  • Air conditioned

Work setting:


  • Child care centre

Tasks:


  • Develop and implement childcare 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
  • 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
  • Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
  • Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
  • Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
  • 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

Supervision:


  • 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Target audience:


  • Children

Personal suitability:


  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Creativity
  • Ability to multitask

Screening questions:


  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits:


  • Health care plan

Financial benefits:


  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
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