Government of Canada - Atlantic
early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
Pay22.91 / hour
LocationHalifax/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 44052604
- College/CEGEP
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
- Child care centre
- Urban area
- Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Maintain daycare equipment
- Storytelling
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
- Order supplies and equipment
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
- Children
- Infant (3 months - 11 months)
- Children with a physical disability
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with allergies
- Children with asthma
- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
- Children with a genetic disorder
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Medical exam
- Immunization records
- Vulnerable sector check
- Public transportation is available
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Free parking available
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Target audience
Experience with special needs children
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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