Full-Time
Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)
Posted on Jul 19
Cypress Montessori Bilingual Academy
101 6 Street SEBrooks, ABT1R 1G7
Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
Knowledge of licensing regulations; 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
Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Values and ethics; Punctuality
Work Location Information Urban area; Willing to relocate
Ability to Supervise 3-4 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available
Work Site Environment Non-smoking
Security and Safety
Child welfare check; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check
Work Setting Child care centre
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
5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Newborn (including expecting mother); Infant (3 months - 11 months)
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Experience Experience an asset
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Education
Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience
Languages Bilingual
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