early childhood educator - preschool

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais ou Français
Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience
Asset languages
Mandarin
Work setting
Child care centre
Urban area
Nursery school
Kindergarten
Before and after school programs
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Day care centre or nursery school
Private school
Alternative school
Tasks
Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
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
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
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
Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
Prepare subject material for presentation according to an approved curriculum
Prepare, administer and correct tests
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Monitor students during recess and lunch hour
Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
Identify childrens' individual learning needs
Develop course content
Assist with classroom inventory
Supervise teaching assistants and train student teachers
Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher
Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
Assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
CPR Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
Word processing software
Experience with special needs children
Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Children with a mental health 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 diabetes
Children with epilepsy
Children with a genetic disorder
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Medical exam
Immunization records
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Standing for extended periods
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
Initiative
Accurate
Client focus
Organized
Screening questions
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
What is your current field of study?
What is your current level of study?
Experience
Experience an asset
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Other benefits
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Parking available
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