Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

CRYSTAL DAY NURSERY LTD based in Dartmouth, NS 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 candidate will be required to work during the day shift.

Employer Name: CRYSTAL DAY NURSERY LTD
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.10 to $24.39 hourly for 37.5 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Dartmouth, NS

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 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 or supervisors in maintaining records.
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 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.

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 a Child Development Supervisor (ECE level 3), a Child Development Worker (ECE level 2), and have Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR, as well as an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, a First Aid Certificate, and a CPR Certificate.
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate should 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.

Work Site Environment

The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

The candidate will be required to work in a child care centre, day care centre, or nursery school.
The candidate will be required to work in an urban area.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal record 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 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.

Benefits

Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits.
In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

By mail

60 HIGHFIELD PARK DRIVE
DARTMOUTH, NS
B3A 4R9

In person

60 HIGHFIELD PARK DRIVE
DARTMOUTH, NS
B3A 4R9 Between 08:30 AM and 05:00 AM