Early Childhood Educator Job

Starting Line Childcare Centre is looking for 2 early childhood educators to join our team.

Job Requirements:
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: 2 years to less than 3 years
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding, combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability: Punctuality, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics.

Job Duties:
• 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
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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
• 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

Terms of employment: Permanent position
Salary: $30.10/hour
Work Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Work Location: 67 MacArthur Drive, Cornwall, PE, C0A 1H0

How to apply
By email: [email protected]
Please submit all resumes via email only; phone and in-person applications will not be considered.
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How-to-apply instructions
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
• Proof of the requested certifications