Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Job Description

Sylvan Lake Daycare is seeking an early childhood educator (ECE) for a permanent full-time position in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit candidates.

Candidates who have the required education and requested certifications are encouraged to apply. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Job details
Job Bank Number: 3547805
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Location: Unit-2, 117 Lakeway Blvd, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 0H2
Work location: On site and work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Salary: $36.01 hourly / 35 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Overtime available (Daycare operation hours 6.30am to 6.00pm)
Daycare hours may include early morning opening, daytime shifts, and evening coverage depending on the schedule.
Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: Parking available
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment
– Noisy
– Non-smoking
– Air conditioned

Work setting
– Child care centre
– Rural area
– Willing to relocate
– Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities/ Tasks
– Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs
– Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
– Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
– 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
– 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

Supervision: 1 to 2 people

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
– Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
– Child development worker (ECE level 2)
– Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
– First Aid Certificate
– CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization
Target audience: Children

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
– Repetitive tasks
– Physically demanding
– Attention to detail
– Combination of sitting, standing, walking
– Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability: Punctuality, Reliability, Values and ethics, Creativity, Honesty

Who can apply: Apply if you are:

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.

How to apply

By email: vsingh253@yahoo.com

What you must include in your application:

– Cover letter
– Proof of the requested certifications

Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Thank you