Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Little Hands Childcare Centre based in 160 Hillcrest Dr, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4N4 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (E.C.E.) 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 selected candidate will be required to work during the Day shift (08:00 to 17:00).

Employer Name: Little Hands Childcare Centre
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $31.01 to $34.00 hourly for 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 160 Hillcrest Dr, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4N4

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 will be responsible for providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
The candidate will be required to guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
The candidate will be required to observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
The candidate will be required to plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.
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 establish collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
The candidate will be required to develop behavioural guidelines.
The candidate will be responsible for imparting knowledge to children through fun and play.
The candidate will be responsible for participating research programs concerned with improvements in early childhood teaching methods, as appropriate.
The candidate will be expected to plan and prepare classroom settings, supervise safety and educational programmes, supervise children in the classroom, and provide a supportive environment in which children can learn and practise appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviours.
The candidate will be expected to communicate openly and cooperatively with parents and families, encouraging their participation in the programme and supporting the child’s family relationships.
The candidate will be required to provide positive guidelines such as re-directing, positive language and reinforcement.
The candidate will be responsible for supervising and maintaining daycare equipment.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience in similar industry.
The candidate must have First Aid Certificate, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate and CPR Certificate.
The candidate would be in charge of children aged five, one, two, three, four, and up to twelve years.
The candidate should have experience with Special Needs Children.
The candidate should have experience with Children with an intellectual disability.
The candidate should have experience with Children with behavioral issues.
The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
The candidate should have good decision making and problem solving skills.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate will be required to have exceptional listening skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm at all times.
The candidate should have strong working knowledge of childhood development.
The candidate should be enthusiastic about teaching.
The candidate should be well-mannered and have a strong sense of responsibility.
The candidate must be able to remain calm in a stressful situation.
The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
The ideal candidate will be caring and approachable.
The candidate must be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

The candidate will be required to attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
The candidate will be responsible for supporting early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
The candidate will be expected to engage children in activities such as storytelling, song teaching, and craft preparation.
The candidate will be required to prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
The candidate must provide written observations of children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
The candidate will be expected to place orders for supplies and equipment.
The candidate will be responsible for maintaining daycare equipment as well as assisting with housekeeping and cooking duties.
The candidate will be expected to assist early childhood educators or supervisors with record keeping.
Before and after regular school hours, the candidate will be expected to plan and organise activities for school-age children in child-care programmes.
The candidate must supervise and coordinate the activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
The candidate will be in charge of Storytelling.

Work Setting

The candidate will be required to work in Child care centre.

Security and Safety

The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check and Vulnerable sector check.
The candidate should have their Immunization records.
To be fit for duty, the candidate must pass a tuberculosis test as well as a medical exam.

Work Site Environment

The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours.
Work places are completely smoke free.

Transportation/Travel Information

Public transportation is available for the candidate to use.
For transportation, the candidate should use their own vehicle.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

Work Location Information

The candidate will be required to work in Urban area.
The candidate should be willing to relocate to the given location.
The employer would not pay relocation cost to the selected candidates.

Benefits

Health, Long term, Financial and other benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan, Dental plan and Vision care benefits.
Under Long term benefits, the selected candidates would get Life insurance.
Under Financial benefits, the selected candidates would get Bonus.
In addition to the above mentioned health, financial and long term benefits the selected candidates would get other benefits in the form of free parking facilities, On-site recreation and activities, On-site daycare available, Learning or training paid by employer and Team building opportunities.

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
References attesting experience
Letter of recommendation
Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed