Early Childhood Educator

Business address: 11007 107 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0X6

Work Location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behavior
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems 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
• Diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in early childhood education is required
• Early Childhood Educator Certification Level 3 is required
• Experience is an asset
• First Aid Certificate is required
• Infant/Toddler CPR Certificate is required
• Must know that the job possesses repetitive tasks, a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching and kneeling, it also requires attention to detail.

Salary: $17.31 to 18.31 hourly ? 40 hours per week

Important Information:

Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. One hour of unpaid lunch break will be provided. The candidate will be responsible for the care of children up to six years old.

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