Early childhood education worker

Little Feet Big Steps Childcare based in 121 Town Crest Rd, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0G7 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood education worker 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 shift timings include Day, Evening, Shift and Morning.

Employer Name: Little Feet Big Steps Childcare
Position: Early childhood education worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.50 hourly for 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 121 Town Crest Rd, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0G7

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 will be expected to lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local attractions.
  • 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 expected to observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and to prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
  • The candidate must be familiar with the Day Nurseries Act.
  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about licencing regulations.
  • The candidate will be required to develop behavioural guidelines.
  • 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 will be required to attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and problems.
  • The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
  • The candidate will be expected to plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.
  • The candidate will be expected to plan and organise activities for school-age children in child-care programmes before and after regular school hours.
  • 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 certificate or diploma from a 1 to 2 year College, CEGEP, or other non-university programme.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
  • The candidate must have an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be flexible.
  • The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
  • 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.

Work Site Environment

  • The work environment is smoke-free and air-conditioned.

Work Setting

  • The candidate will be required to work in a child care centre.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive additional benefits.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

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