Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

East Preston Daycare

Location: East Preston, NS

Salary: 49,067 to 61,650 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week

Full-time

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits, financial benefits, other benefits

Languages: English

Education College/CEGEP

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

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

Responsibilities:

Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.

Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking 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

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

Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.

Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Knowledge of licensing regulations

Establish guidelines for behavior.

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Child Abuse Registry check

Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

Punctuality

Dependability

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Creativity

Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Pension plan

Other benefits

Free parking available

On-site daycare available

Team-building opportunities

Until: 2025-08-01

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: careers@eastprestondaycare.ca