Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
West Ridge Childcare Centre Corporation based in 3144 Laurier Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5S7 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.
Employer Name: West Ridge Childcare Centre Corporation
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $13.00 to $20.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 3144 Laurier Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5S7
Job Description
- The candidate must bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
- 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 in charge of storytelling.
- 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 expected to assist early childhood educators in carrying out programmes that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- The candidate will be expected to assist early childhood educators or supervisors in maintaining records.
- The candidate will be expected to engage children in activities such as storytelling, song teaching, and craft preparation.
- 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 prepare snacks and set up rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
- 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 will be required to submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
- At staff meetings, the candidate will be expected to discuss the progress and problems of children.
- The candidate must establish 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.
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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have Child development assistant (ECE level 1), Child development supervisor (ECE level 3), Child development worker (ECE level 2), First Aid Certificate, and CPR Certificate.
- The candidate should 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 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 candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor 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 will be required to work in a child care centre.
- The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.
Experience and Specialization
Target Audience
- The candidate will be in charge of Infant (3 months – 11 months).
Additional Information
Security and Safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check as well as a vulnerable sector check.
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.
- The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
Benefits
- Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits and Health care plan.
- In addition to the health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking, employer-paid learning/training, and paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Proof of the requested certifications