Greenwood YMCA Child Care

Kingston, NS

Greenwood YMCA Child Care

Kingston, NS

early childhood education worker

Kingston, NS (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• 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
• Early childhood education and teaching
Work site environment
• Noisy
Work setting
• Child care centre
Tasks
• 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
• 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Target audience
• Children
Experience with special needs children
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
Security and safety
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry 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
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• 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?
Employment terms options
• Day
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Pension plan
Other benefits
• Free parking available