early childhood educator (ECE) - Jobs in Aurora, ON

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelors degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience
Work setting
• Child care centre
Tasks
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate
Experience with special needs children
• Children with behavioural issues
Security and safety
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
Screening questions
• Are you available for the advertised start date
• Are you currently a student
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada
• Are you willing to relocate for this position
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications
• What is the highest level of study you have completed
• What is your current field of study
• What is your current level of study
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
Long term benefits
• Life insurance
Other benefits
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer

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