Early childhood educator (ECE)
Adventurers Child Care Centre situated in Dartmouth, NS is seeking applications for the job position of Early childhood educator (ECE) who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: Adventurers Child Care Centre
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $23.59 to $26.34 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Dartmouth, NS
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Hiring: Early childhood educator (ECE)
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 must synthesize the children’s overall situation and communicate this information to their parents.
- The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
- The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
- The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural issues and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
- The candidate will be expected to discuss the children’s progress and problems at staff meetings.
- 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.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, as well as a First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- The candidate must be punctual.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in a child care centre, day nursery, or crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, child abuse registry check and vulnerable sector check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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
- Health and Financial benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Disability benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Life insurance and Pension plan.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.
By email