Full-Time

Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)

Posted on May 09

Curious Learners Inc.

11024 127 Street NWEdmonton, ABT5M 0T2

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Long term benefits Life insurance

Health benefits Health care plan; Dental plan

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; 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; Flexibility; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Location Information

Urban area; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting

Kindergarten; Day care centre or nursery school; 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

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Up to 12 years

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; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Long term benefits Life insurance

Health benefits Health care plan, Dental plan

Experience Experience an asset

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Emergency child care first aid and CPR; Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English

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