Job Description

Early Childhood educator (NOC 42202) YLevel 3

Little Hands Inc.

Whitehorse, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $32.08 Hourly
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, Sick days, On site parking, childcare, good environment.

Duration

Permanent

Job Level

N/A

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

• 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
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, and preparing crafts
• provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours