Early childhood educator (ECE)

FAMILY FIRST CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE INC based in 555-11 AVE SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P6 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (ECE) 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift. LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the Early childhood educator (ECE) position.

Employer Name: FAMILY FIRST CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE INC
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 555-11 AVE SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P6

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for assisting coworkers with housekeeping and cooking.
• 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 will be responsible for maintaining daycare equipment.
• The candidate must assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• The candidate must prepare snacks and set up rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• 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 knowledgeable about licencing regulations.
• The candidate must establish guidelines for behaviour.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have Child Development Worker (ECE level 2) certification, Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and CPR Certificate.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work site environment

• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a child care center, day nursery, or crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.

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

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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

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