Job Title or Location

Early childhood educator (ECE)

Little Hands Childcare Centre

Whitehorse, YT

Job Details:

$33.82 / hour
Full-time
Experienced

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Overview
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
  • 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
  • Work setting
  • Child care centre
  • Tasks
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Storytelling
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Security and safety
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Immunization records
  • Vulnerable sector check
  • Personal suitability
  • Punctuality
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics
  • Creativity
  • Honesty
  • Screening questions
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Employment terms options
  • Day
  • Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • On-site daycare available
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available