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Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Education Worker!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning? The YMCA Association of Cumberland is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Education Worker to join our vibrant team in Amherst, NS. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Education Worker, you will play a crucial role in the development and well-being of children in our care. You will be responsible for creating and implementing engaging programs that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Your creativity and passion will shine as you lead activities, tell stories, and encourage children to express themselves through various forms of art and play.

Key Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support children's development.
• Assist early childhood educators in executing programs.
• Lead activities such as storytelling, singing, and crafts.
• Encourage creativity through art, music, and physical activities.
• Guide children in developing healthy habits.
• Establish guidelines for behavior and maintain a safe environment.
• Build collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers.

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Permanent
• Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Experience: 1 to 2 years in a similar role
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 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
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work Environment

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality and dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Flexibility and reliability
• Team player with strong values and ethics

Health and Financial Benefits

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits.
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, pension plan.

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $24.06 to $29.19, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based in Amherst, NS.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that shapes the future of children, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team at the YMCA Association of Cumberland!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.