Early childhood educator – special needs

General Vanier Nursery School Inc based in Winnipeg, MB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator – special needs who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Part time job. The candidate must work on the day shift.

Employer Name: General Vanier Nursery School Inc
Position: Early childhood educator – special needs
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.50 to $18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 15 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Part time
Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
  • The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
  • The candidate will be responsible for supporting early childhood educators in implementing programs that promote children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
  • The candidate will be responsible for assisting early childhood educators or supervisors with record keeping.
  • The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
  • The candidate must provide opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
  • The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining daycare equipment as well as assisting with housekeeping and cooking duties.
  • The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
  • The candidate must submit written observations of children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
  • The candidate will be expected to discuss the children’s progress and problems at staff meetings.
  • The candidate must be familiar with the Day Nurseries Act.
  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about licencing regulations.
  • The candidate must establish guidelines for behaviour.
  • The candidate will be expected to assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs and to discuss progress and problems with parents and other staff members.
  • The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of the children.
  • The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
  • The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.
  • The candidate must supervise and coordinate the activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a College degree, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate and be a Child Development Assistant (ECE level 1).
  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about Emergency child care first aid and CPR.
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate must be creative.
  • The candidate must be able to multitask.

Work site environment

  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The work environment is smoke-free and air-conditioned.

Work setting

  • The candidate must work in an urban area.
  • The candidate must work at a nursery school.

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children

  • The candidate must have experience working with special needs children, such as those with intellectual disabilities.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, child abuse registry check and vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate has access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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