Job details early childhood education worker

- Location 92 Church Street Amherst , NS B4H 3B2
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 25.61 to $ 32.19 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits:Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3657178

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

- Child care centre
- Rural area

Responsibilities

- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
- Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- Plan and maintain an setting that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Credentials

- 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
- CPR Certificate

Additional information

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Repetitive tasks
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics

Perks

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who can apply for this job?

- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-17

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

YMCA Association of Cumberland

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- Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)

📌 Early Childhood Education Worker (Amherst)
🏢 YMCA Association of Cumberland
📍 Amherst