Early childhood educator (ECE)

Kinder Learning Centres situated in 1 Millennium Parkway, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 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. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Kinder Learning Centres
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $22.25 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 1 Millennium Parkway, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5

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 responsible for storytelling.
The candidate will be responsible for supervising employees, trainees, or volunteers.
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 must order supplies and equipment.
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 observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral 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 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.
The candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating activities for school-aged children in child-care programs 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 language.
The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.
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 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 creative.
The candidate must be able to multitask.

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 should work in a child care centre, day nursery, or crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children

The candidate must have prior experience working with special needs children, such as children who are deaf or hard of hearing, children with mental health disabilities, children with behavioral issues, children with allergies or asthma, and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must have proof of immunization.
The candidate should be subjected to a thorough tuberculosis test and a vulnerable sector check.

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

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

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.

By email

kinderlearningcentres@yahoo.com