Early childhood educator (ECE)

Willowbrae Academy Burnside is located at Dartmouth, NS. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Early childhood educator (ECE). We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Willowbrae Academy Burnside
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $23.59 to $29.64 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 will be responsible for maintaining the daycare equipment.
  • 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 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.
  • The candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating activities for school-aged children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have Child development assistant (ECE level 1), Child development supervisor (ECE level 3), Child development worker (ECE level 2), First Aid, and CPR Certifications.
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be flexible.
  • 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.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should undergo a thorough child abuse registry check and vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

Benefits

  • Health and Financial 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 a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), which helps them save for retirement.

How to Apply

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

By email

burnside@willowbraechildcare.com

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