Early Childhood Educator - Black Diamond, Canada - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE FOOTHILLS

Description

• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Nursery school
• Rural area
• Kindergarten
• Before and after school programs
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Elementary school
• Community service organization
• Children's services facility

• 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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• 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

• 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 Day Nurseries Act
• 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

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

• Free parking available
• Parking available