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Play & Discover Early learning Centre fosters a learning program that is holistic, responsive and developmentally appropriate. Children are viewed as competent and capable learners who learn best when their ideas are valued, their physical needs are met and they feel psychologically secure. Early Childhood Educators are encouraged and supported to continue learning in order to provide the children with high quality care and education. P&D ELC bases its practice on current knowledge and research about child development and learning.
We are seeking a passionate, creative and energetic individual to join our team on a casual basis. The successful applicant would ensure the children are safe and well cared for, assist children through the daily routine, toilet and diaper change those that need help, serve meals and snacks, and offer exciting experiences for the children to participate in.
Applicants must:
-Have experience with children
-Enjoy working in a team environment
-Be available on short notice
-Be flexible with hours and ages you're working with
-Provide a current and clear criminal record check
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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
- Assess the developmental level of children
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- 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
- Child care centre
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)