Early childhood educator – preschool

The Heart of Riverdale Community Center based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator – preschool 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. The position of Early childhood educator – preschool has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: The Heart of Riverdale Community Center
Position: Early childhood educator – preschool
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $24.21 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of storytelling.
• The candidate will be expected to supervise employees, trainees, or volunteers.
• The candidate will be expected to place orders for supplies and equipment.
• 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 provide opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• 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 will be required to attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and problems.
• The candidate will be expected to plan and organise activities for school-age children in child-care programmes before and after regular school hours.
• The candidate must supervise and coordinate the activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
• The candidate must be able to teach dance techniques as well as artistic interpretation.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English or French languages.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma in other trades.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
• The candidate must be certified as a Child Development Assistant (ECE level 1), Child Development Supervisor (ECE level 3), or Child Development Worker (ECE level 2).
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skill.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work before and after school programmes.
• The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.

Experience and specialization

Teaching specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable in music theory.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

• 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 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.

Benefits

• Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Paramedical services coverage.
• In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive On-site recreation and activities.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- #THOR-2022-01