Full-Time

Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)

Posted on May 30

Students' Union Of The U Of A And Community Day Care Society

8917-112 Street NWEdmonton, ABT6G 2C5

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for the advertised start date?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer; Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits; Life insurance; Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Health benefits

Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Paramedical services coverage

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; 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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting Child care centre

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; 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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Health benefits

Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Paramedical services coverage

Experience Experience an asset

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

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) 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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