Early childhood educator (ECE)

Just Right Child Care based in Kingston, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood educator (ECE). Just Right Child Care  provides nurturing and educational childcare services for families in the community. Specializing in early childhood development, they offer a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. Just Right Child Care emphasizes personalized care and age-appropriate activities to support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Their experienced staff members are committed to fostering a positive and enriching experience for each child, promoting exploration and curiosity in a secure setting. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Just Right Child Care
Position: Early childhood educator (ECE)
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 to $30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) for 10 to 35 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Part time leading to full time
Location: Kingston, NS
Shifts: Day, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Transportation information: Own transportation
Work setting: Child care centre, rural area, before and after school programs, relocation costs not covered by employer

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Area of specialization: Children with a mental health disability, children with a physical disability, children with an intellectual disability, children with behavioural issues, children with allergies, children with asthma, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Credentials: Child development assistant (ECE level 1), child development supervisor (ECE level 3), child development worker (ECE level 2), Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Child Abuse Registry check, and vulnerable sector check

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be comfortable working outdoors and in noisy environments
• The candidates should be non-smoking
• The candidates should be comfortable working in air-conditioned environments
• The candidates should be prepared for repetitive tasks and demonstrate attention to detail in their work
• The candidates should be physically capable of handling demanding tasks, including bending, crouching, and kneeling as needed
• The candidates should be comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and performing bending, crouching, and kneeling as required for the job

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should prioritize punctuality, demonstrate dependability, and possess efficient interpersonal skills in their work schedule and responsibilities
• The candidates should exhibit flexibility and interpersonal awareness, demonstrating reliability in adapting to changing circumstances and interactions with others
• The candidates should be team players, upholding strong values, ethics, honesty, and integrity, and capable of collaborating effectively with others
• The candidates should demonstrate creativity and multitask effectively, consistently meeting job expectations as part of their role in problem-solving and innovation

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to assess children’s development and prepare tailored learning plans
• The candidates should assist co-workers in housekeeping, cooking duties, and maintaining records
• The candidates should develop and implement child-care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development
• The candidates should synthesize children’s overall situations and communicate information to parents or guardians
• The candidates should assist early childhood educators in promoting children’s holistic development
• The candidates should lead activities such as storytelling, song teaching, and local outings
• The candidates should encourage children’s creativity through art, play, music, and physical activities
• The candidates should engage children in activities like storytelling, song teaching, and crafts preparation
• The candidates should guide children in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits
• The candidates should observe children for signs of learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports
• The candidates should submit written observations on children to educators or supervisors
• The candidates should be knowledgeable about licensing regulations
• The candidates should attend staff meetings to discuss children’s progress and challenges
• The candidates should establish collaborative relationships with co-workers and community providers
• The candidates should plan and maintain a secure, healthy environment for children
• The candidates should organize activities for school-age children before and after regular school hours

Benefits:

• The candidates will get dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits, and group insurance benefits
• The candidates will get life insurance, pension plan, free parking available, learning/training paid by employer, on-site amenities, team building opportunities, and parking available

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume, References attesting experience, proof of the requested certifications, highest level of education, and name of institution where it was completed) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

 

 

 

We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!

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