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Boys & Girls Clubs of Saskatoon is accepting applications for Early Childhood Educators (Level III only) in our Evergreen Early Learning Centre (opening September 2017).
Boys & Girls Clubs of Saskatoon offers all of its full time staff a competitive wage and benefits package (after a 3 month probation period) including RSPs, childcare discounts, health & dental insurance, life insurance, sick leave and staff recognition/appreciation days. Applicants who have had additional Play and Exploration training will be given priority. Additional qualities needed will include but are not limited to:
-leadership skills
-teamwork skills
-knowledge of the Child Care Act and Regulations in SK
-assessing/observing/documenting learning activities and skill development in children under 6 years of age
-effective communication skills (school personnel, coworkers, families and the community)
- preparing forms and any additional record keeping required
- using HiMama software to document, plan and communicate with families
-First Aid & CPR
-Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
- Newborn
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
- Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members
- Assess the developmental level of children
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Work Setting
- Day-care centre
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check