Taigh Curaim Day Care Society Looking for Early Childhood Educator at Baddeck, NS Full Time

Company description

Taigh Cùraim Day Care is located in the center of the Village of Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Taigh Cùraim is Gaelic and means “to be entrusted in the care of”. Our goal is to provide a safe space to nurture the development of the children in our community and surrounding areas. An important aspect of attaining that goal is to ensure our team members work in a space where they feel valued and appreciated for the work they do. We understand you are trying to live your best life, and we believe your employer and work life play an important role in that goal. The Province of Nova Scotia, in conjunction with the Federal Government, is in the process of providing more money to ECEs which will be announced in the Fall of 2022.

Job description

Early Childhood Educator– Job Description

Title

Early Childhood Educator

Summary

Taigh Cùraim Day Care Society requires an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to be responsible for guiding and instructing children, from infancy to preschool age, in a variety of educational subjects and life skills. Subjects and life skills include music, art, social science, literature, physical activity, personal hygiene and healthy eating. In addition, the ECE will assist children with nurturing developmental and cognitive skills such as physical, mental, and social development. The ECE is responsible for infant care and development including hygiene, feeding, exercise and play. The ECE supervises activities, such as field trips, group discussions, and dramatic play acting, to stimulate students’ interest in and broaden understanding of their physical and social environment. She/he fosters cooperative social behaviour through games and group projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults. The ECE encourages students in singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and in use of art materials, to promote self-expression and appreciation of aesthetic experience. She/he instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care. The ECE alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue. The ECE discusses students’ problems and progress with parents to ensure constant communication about the children’s development.

Reports To: Director – Taigh Cùraim Day Care Society

Core Competencies*

• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving

Job Duties

• Develop and deliver age appropriate programs.
• Supervise, guide and assist children in daily activities.
• Provide a safe and happy environment.
• Record necessary information pertinent to each child.
• Ensure activities adhere to the governing child care act(s).
• Maintain equipment and assist in housekeeping duties.
• Read each individual child’s files in his/her class and be knowledgeable about his/her medical and developmental histories.
• Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance, and to evaluate progress.
• Interact with infants and children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing.
• Plan, prepare, and implement daily activities (indoor/outdoor) as they relate to the curriculum.
• Provide diapering care.
• Provide overall supervision of toileting and bathroom time.
• Oversee all infant feedings and mealtime/snack time activities, and provide related record keeping.
• Maintain ongoing developmental records for each child, including keeping records of all developing skills (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive).
• Keep a “portfolio” of each child’s progress, including samples of their artwork, writing, etc.
• Maintain good communication with parents on a daily basis through the use of daily sheets, notes and/or verbally.
• Supervise, train and utilize assistant educator’s (and volunteer’s) skills and abilities.
• Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
• Ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills.
• Establish instructional programs based on scientifically based research.
• Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children
• Model developmentally appropriate activities and positive behaviour management techniques through daily contact with children and early childhood staff in the classroom.
• Select books, equipment and other instructional materials appropriate for the early childhood program.
• Include materials and experiences in the classroom that are culturally appropriate and represent diversity.
• Maintain attendance records of children participating in the (Name of Program).
• Participate in team planning sessions with all project staff to ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of project services to meet program objectives.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
• Supervise and provide leadership and support for other early childhood providers.
• Arrange for the provision of staff development for early childhood and other staff in the area of child development.
• Work with the parent educator to facilitate parent and child interactive literacy activities.
• Work with the coordinator to provide special training of instructional assistants to develop the skills to work with parents of young children in the full range of instructional services.
• Conduct and supervise the completion of pre and post assessments for children.
• Develop and facilitate child development instruction for parents.
• Design and facilitate interactive parent and child literacy activities.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program.
• Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development.
• Be sensitive to individual children’s differences and needs, and be willing to adjust the program and curriculum to meet those individual needs.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current child development practices.
• Demonstrate behaviour that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Assist with other duties as requested.

Requirements

• College diploma in the human services field including: Early Childhood Education (ECE), Educational Assistant (EA), etc. preferred.
• Related training in the area of children with special needs and/or Under 3 Training.
• Demonstrated competency in oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Knowledge and understanding of day care policies, compliance regulations and appropriate legislation.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of energy.
• High levels of patience.
• Fluency in other languages an asset.
• Knowledge of sign language an asset.
• Genuinely committed to helping children learn.
• A broad knowledge of child development and teaching methods.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks.
• Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners.
• High level of attention to confidentiality.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, etc.
• Willing to participate in ongoing learning.

Work Conditions

• Interacts with students, teachers, administration, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel under all circumstances.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Regular to frequent requirement, and as needed, to lift children (up to 45 lbs.), including bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling, and sitting and walking.
• Noise level can be moderate to loud.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting students.
• Overtime as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $27,300.00-$30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Vision care

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Day care operates pursuant to Nova Scotia Public Health Guidelines.

Application deadline: 2022-04-22