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Canora Children's Centre and Kidspace are seeking an energetic and committed individual to fill the role of Early Childhood Educator.
You will provide trustworthy child care and educate children by providing a nurturing and stimulating environment based on the philosophy of the Centre.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the care, supervision and planning for children between the ages of 1 and 11 years. Candidates must have the ability to plan activities that are based on the children's interests, and document experiences accordingly. A desire to actively participate in children's play experiences and a solid understanding of child development is required.
Preference will be given to candidates that have completed their ECE 1 or 2, however all interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
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 housekeeping duties
- 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
- 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
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Tuberculosis test