Early childhood educator (ECE)

Beaver Bank Children’s Learning Centre Ltd. based in Beaver Bank, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (ECE) 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 shift timings include Day, Evening and Morning.

Employer Name: Beaver Bank Children’s Learning Centre Ltd.
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.67 to $25.12 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Beaver Bank, NS

Also hiring: Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Hiring: Early childhood educator (ECE)

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 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 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 must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
  • 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 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 familiar with the Day Nurseries Act.
  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about licencing regulations.
  • The candidate must establish behavioral 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 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.
  • 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 language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a College, CEGEP, or other non-university program lasting one to two years, or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.
  • The candidate must be certified as a Child Development Assistant (ECE level 1), Child Development Supervisor (ECE level 3), and Child Development Worker (ECE level 2), as well as have a certificate in Emergency child care first aid and CPR, and Early Childhood Education (ECE).
  • 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.
  • The candidate must be able to multitask.
  • The candidate must be creative.

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 site is non-smoking and air-conditioned.

Work setting

  • The candidate must work in a child care centre.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate must work before and after school programs.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • The candidate must have prior experience caring for children.

Experience with special needs children

  • The candidate must have prior experience caring for special needs children such as children with behavioral issues, children with allergies, children with asthma, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD).

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 must have their own 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.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site daycare facilities, and Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

How to Apply

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

By email

bbclc@eastlink.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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