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We are seeking 1 full time ECE to work in a support position role with infants, toddlers and/or preschool aged children. This is a full time temporary position, with the possibility for extension exists for both positions. We are a 62 space center that serves families with children ages 6 weeks through five years. As a Demonstration Centre we offer a place to model, for the SaskPolytechnic Early Childhood Education program students and other interested parties, the very best teaching and learning strategies based on current research.
Minimum requirements:
ECE Certificate / Level II Certification, ECE Diploma / Level III preferred
Current First Aid and CPR
Well-developed interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport,
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of differing cultural and racial backgrounds,
High level of professionalism, confidentiality and diplomacy.
Patient, warm, energetic, flexible, sensitive and responsive
Clear and Current Criminal Records check and Vulnerable Sector check and TB test
Ability to work a shift within centre hours of 6:45 am to 5:30 pm.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to appropriately representing the Saskatoon Early Childhood Education Demonstration Centre in the following areas:
Educators ensure that a safe, developmentally appropriate, responsive, emergent curriculum/project approach is carefully planned and implemented in accordance with all relevant rules, legislation, policies and procedures of the Centre and within Saskatchewan. The educator will form positive relationships with all children, families and colleagues and possess a genuine passion for working with young children and families. The educator will be able to model and articulate the philosophy, program and techniques most appropriate for young children.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- 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
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
- Reggio Emilio Approach to Early Childhood Education Training
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 Day Nurseries Act
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- 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
- 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 with a mental health disability
- Children with a physical disability
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Child care centre
Ability to Supervise
- 16-20 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)