Overview

- Job Duration: Permanent
- Language of Work: English
- Hours of Work: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education:
- Experience:
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Noisy
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Urban area
Tasks
- Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
- Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Maintain daycare equipment
- Storytelling
- 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




- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- 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
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Morning
Experience
- Experience an asset
Employment terms options
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- In office daycare available
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available

📌 Early childhood educator (ECE) (Dartmouth)
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📍 Dartmouth