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Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE)!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning? East Preston Daycare is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our vibrant team! If you are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of children, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This is a permanent, full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will play a crucial role in assessing children's development and creating tailored learning plans that support their growth. Your creativity and dedication will shine as you lead engaging activities, promote social and emotional development, and maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare personalized learning plans.
• Assist co-workers with housekeeping and cooking duties.
• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Lead activities such as storytelling, singing, and excursions to local points of interest.
• Maintain records and assist early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Encourage creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activities.
• Guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
• Observe children for potential learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports for parents or supervisors.
• Establish guidelines for behavior and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss children's progress and challenges.
• Plan and maintain a safe environment that protects the health and well-being of children.

Qualifications

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months in a related field
• Certificates: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, First Aid Certificate
• Security: Criminal record check, Child Abuse Registry check, Vulnerable sector check

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty

Health and Financial Benefits

At East Preston Daycare, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits:
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Pension plan
• Other Benefits:
  • Free parking available
  • On-site daycare available
  • Team building opportunities

Salary

The salary for this position ranges from $49,067.00 to $61,650.00 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based in the beautiful community of East Preston, NS.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career in early childhood education and make a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply!

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.