Early childhood educator; ECE

Little Acorn Early Learning Centre Inc. based in Gloucester, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (ECE) 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, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name
:
Little Acorn Early Learning Centre Inc.
Position
:
Early childhood educator (ECE)
No. of vacancies
: 2
Salary
: $20.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type
:
Permanent employment, Full time
Location
:
Gloucester, ON

• The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• The candidate will be responsible for storytelling.
• The candidate must lead activities such as telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• The candidate must order supplies and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to assist early childhood educators or supervisors in maintaining records.
• The candidate must engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
• The candidate must provide opportunities for creative expression through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• The candidate must guide and assist children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• 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 must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• The candidate must submit written observations of children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• The candidate will be expected to discuss the children’s progress and problems at staff meetings.
• The candidate must be familiar with the Day Nurseries Act.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable about licencing regulations.
• The candidate must establish behavioral guidelines.
• The candidate will be expected to assess children’s abilities, interests, and needs and to discuss progress and problems with parents and other staff members.
• The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and problems of the children.
• The candidate must develop and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers who work with children.
• The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects children’s health, safety, and well-being.
• 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 should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a College, CEGEP, or other non-university program lasting 3 months to less than a year.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.
• The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate and a CPR Certificate.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

• The candidate must work in a child care centre.

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

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• 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.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

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