Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 500070144
  • Open Date: June 28, 2024
  • Close Date: August 11, 2024
  • Organization: Lakeland Ridge Childcare
  • Sector: Childcare & Caregiving
  • Business Location:550 Baseline Rd #340, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 2G8
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Job Details

  • Experience: 1 year - 2 years
  • Job Vacancies: 2
  • Compensation: $19.00 per hour / 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Apply by: email to [email protected] or by mail
  • Education: College certificate or diploma from 1 to 2 years

Job Description

Tasks

  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
  • Order supplies and equipment
  • Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • 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
  • 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

Supervision

  • 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Child development worker (ECE level 2)