Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Zida Academy based in Stittsville, ON 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: Zida Academy
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 to $26.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Stittsville, ON

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Hiring: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

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 supervise employees, trainees, or volunteers.
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 place orders for supplies and equipment.
The candidate will be expected to assist early childhood educators in implementing 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 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 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 or French languages.
The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
The candidate must have Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR, an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, a First Aid Certificate, and a CPR Certificate.
The candidate must have completed Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis training and be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
The candidate must be punctual.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
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.
The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.

Work site 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, nursery school, kindergarten, or day care centre or nursery school.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate should undergo a thorough medical examination, tuberculosis test, and a vulnerable sector check.
The candidate must have proof of immunisation.
The candidate must be bondable.

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have their own transportation.
The candidate has access to public transportation.

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

Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.
Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits and Other benefits.
In addition to the Financial and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking and Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

How to Apply

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

By email

careers@zidaacademy.com