Early Childhood Educator (Ece)

Job duties/responsibilities
\* 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
\* Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
\* provide opportunities 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
\* Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
\* Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
\* Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
\* Knowledge of licensing regulations
\* Establish guidelines for behaviour
\* Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
\* 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
Qualifications/Skill requirements
\* Nova Scotia ECE Level 1,2, or 3 classification
\* Up-to-date Clear Criminal Records check and Vulnerable sector check
\* Up-to-date Clear Child Abuse Registry Check
\* Valid First Aid & CPR - Level C
\* Comfortable with all age groups (Infant, Toddler, and Preschool)
\* Ability to work in a team
\* Ability to work in a busy and noisy environment
\* An open-mind and positive attitude
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.61-$32.19 per hour
Benefits:
• On-site parking
Education:
• Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
• NS Classification Level (required)
Work Location: In person