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Job description:

Fun Times Early Years is looking for 2 Early Childhood Educators (ECE) 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

Certificates, licenses, memberships and courses: Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Emergency childcare first aid and CPR; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience: 3-5 years of experience

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-$32 (to be negotiated)

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Work Location: 28 Garden Drive, Kensington, PE, Canada, C0B 1M0

How to apply

By email: funtimes20230401@gmail.com

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

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Do you live near the job location?

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?