Full-Time
Early Childhood Educator Preschool
Posted on Nov 27
Alton Kids Child Care ...
Burlington, ON
Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; Develop and implement child-care 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; 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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality
Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence
Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned
Security and Safety
Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check
Work Setting
Child care centre; Before and after school programs
Additional Skills
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants; Storytelling
Children's Ages 2 years; Up to 12 years
Experience with Special Needs Children
Children with behavioural issues; Children with a mental health disability; Children with allergies; Children with Down syndrome
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Languages English
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