Early Childhood Educator - Kindergarten

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Day care centre or nursery school

• 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
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Target audience

• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Languages: French

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate; or equivalent experience

Experience: No experience (will train)

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• First Aid Certificate

Experience with special needs children

• Children with allergies

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Who can apply

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit