Full-Time
Early Childhood Education Worker
Posted on Jun 14
Kids First Creative Childcare Centre
3620 Cedarille DR SWCalgary, ABT2W 5B2
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?; Are you available for the advertised start date?; Do you have education in this field of employment?
Other benefits Free parking available; Parking available
Financial benefits Bonus
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
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality
Work Location Information Urban area
Ability to Supervise 5-10 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation
Work Site Environment Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned
Security and Safety Basic security clearance; Vulnerable sector check
Work Setting
Child care centre; Before and after school programs
Additional Skills
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Order supplies and equipment; 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
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
Financial benefits Bonus
Other benefits Free parking available, Parking available
Experience 1 to less than 7 months
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience
Languages English or French
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