Full-Time
Early Childhood Education Worker
Posted on May 14
Learning Through Play Montessori Day Care
Edmonton, AB
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
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; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Punctuality
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check
Target Audience College/University students
Work Setting
Child care centre; Before and after school programs
Additional Skills
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
Children's Ages Up to 12 years
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; 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; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Specific Skills Identify childrens' individual learning needs
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience
Languages English
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