Early Childhood Educator (ece) - level 3

Job details

• Location: Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 1G7
• Work location: On site
• Salary: 20.00 to 22.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Morning, Day
• Starts as early as 2026-07-01
• Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies1 vacancy
• Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Kindergarten
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his 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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Administer first-aid and other assistance

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with allergies

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Team building opportunities
• APPLY:
• By email

director@littleowllearningcentre.ca

By mail

101 6th Street SEMedicine Hat, ABT1A 1G7

In person

101 6th Street SEMedicine Hat, ABT1A 1G7Between 09:00 a.m. and 03:30 p.m.

What you must include in your application:

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• 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 meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

• Proof of the requested certifications