Early childhood educator (ECE)

Job Details:

Job Title: Early childhood educator (ECE)

Company Operating Name: MONTESSORI HAPPY MINDS INC.

Location of Work: Edmonton, AB T6W 4S8

Position: 2 vacancies

Employment Conditions: Permanent, Full time, Day

Salary: $19.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per Week

Benefits:

·        You will receive 10 number of business days per year for vacation. The numeration will be 4% percentage of gross salary.

·        Health Benefits

·        Financial Benefits

Job Requirements:

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years           

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 setting: Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

·        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

·        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

·        Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

·        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

·        Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

·        1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

·        Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

·        Repetitive tasks

·        Physically demanding

·        Attention to detail

·        Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

·        Punctuality

·        Dependability

·        Efficient interpersonal skills

·        Excellent oral communication

·        Excellent written communication

·        Flexibility

·        Interpersonal awareness

·        Judgement

·        Reliability

·        Team player

·        Values and ethics

·        Creativity

·        Honesty

·        Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

·        Support for newcomers and refugees

·        Support for Indigenous people

·        Support for mature workers

·        Supports for visible minorities

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

·        You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.

·        You have a valid Canadian work permit.

How to apply

By email

montessorihappyminds.mhm@gmail.com