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Saskatoon Student Child Care Services Inc. seeks educators to be part of a team that strives to offer quality care in an exciting and supportive work environment.
We require one early childhood educator for the duration of a maternity leave at Royal West Early Learning Centre.
Our organization provides opportunity for parents and families to be active members of our community. Our philosophy embraces the belief that children develop best by exploring the world around them at their own pace. Our programming emphasizes individual creativity and positive social interactions through play and emergent curriculum/project work.
We offer our educators the opportunity for good work/life balance and flexibility. We believe in ongoing education and professional development and encourage our staff to develop their strengths and abilities within a supportive environment.
Minimum requirements:
Clear and Current Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector check
ECE Level III preferred
Current First Aid and CPR
Ability to work a shift within centre hours of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent verbal skills
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of differing cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds,
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy
Patient, warm, energetic, flexible, sensitive and responsive
Our educators will form positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues and will possess a genuine passion for working with young children and families.
Compensation: Minimum Starting Wage $13.50/hr to $18.00/hr. Depending upon qualifications and experience, the successful candidate may start at a higher position on the wage grid.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- 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 Assistant Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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
- Plan and develop child care and nursery school programs
- Assess the developmental level of children
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
Additional Skills
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve snacks
- 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
Experience With Children Who Have Special Needs
- Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Children with a mental health disability
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Day-care centre
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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