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The Early Childhood Educator will work at our PILOT BUTTE location with children
6 weeks old to 12 years of age.
Qualifications:
Minimum one year Early Childhood Education Certificate (ECE II), or ECE I working towards ECE II
Ability to work with people, of different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Acceptable CPIC (police screen).
Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 drivers licence an asset.
General Responsibilities
Develop and implement daily activities for children
Lead children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their use, providing opportunities for creative expression through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical fitness, and taking the children to local points of interest
Observe children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems and report concerns to Floor Supervisor and Site Director
Submit written observations/assessments on children to Supervisor and Site Director when requested
Adapt programming to meet the needs and abilities of children in your group
Discuss progress or problems of children with parents, professionals and other staff members
May accompany children to and from school
May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
Coordinate your activities with those of the other early childhood educators
Arrange rooms and furniture for lunch and rest periods
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Help children clean up after activities and generally tidy up the Centre
Maintain child care equipment and assist in housekeeping duties
Be familiar with safety, first aid, fire drill procedures and the Child Care Regulations
Assist and guide substitute staff
Any other work related activities
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
- WHMIS 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
- 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
- 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
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Experience With Children Who Have Special Needs
- Children with a physical disability
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Day-care centre
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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