Job Description

and Duties

Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

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

Help implement weekly/monthly circle time activities suitable for the groups' interest and development stage

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, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.

Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

Maintain daycare equipment

Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Requirements and Qualification

Early Childhood Level Certificate

Criminal record check - Vulnerable sector

Medical Certificate/ Doctor's Note

Immunization records

Tuberculosis test

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.50-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Whitehorse, YT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person