Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Ottawa Children’s Montessori Centre is located at Ottawa, ON. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Early childhood educator (E.C.E.). We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The timings of shifts may be Day, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Ottawa Children’s Montessori Centre
Position: Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $3,600 monthly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Ottawa, ON

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 responsible for storytelling.
  • The candidate must assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
  • The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
  • The candidate will be responsible for assisting early childhood educators or supervisors with record keeping.
  • The candidate must encourage children to express their creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
  • The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
  • The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
  • The candidate must prepare snacks and set up rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
  • The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral issues and 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 knowledgeable about licencing regulations.
  • The candidate must establish guidelines for behaviour.
  • The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of the children.
  • The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
  • The candidate must 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 College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years, or equivalent experience.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be a member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) and hold an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate, and CPR Certificate.
  • 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 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 site is non-smoking and air-conditioned.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in a child care centre, day nursery, or crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.
  • The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own vehicle.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • 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 bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits provided by the employer, which extends coverage to the employee’s dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial 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, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 42202
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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