ECE Student – Tiny Roots Childcare Centre

Tiny Roots Childcare Centre NFP LTD. is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Student to join their team in Bentley, Alberta. This is a full-time, permanent position designed for individuals currently pursuing their Early Childhood Education credentials, offering a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in a supportive rural childcare environment.

Job Description

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. This involves assisting with daily programming, observing children’s progress, and maintaining a safe and engaging space. The role requires working on-site within the childcare centre.

• Evaluate children’s developmental progress to formulate individualized learning plans.
• Design and implement childcare programs that support the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of daycare equipment.
• Engage children through storytelling and reading activities.
• Support early childhood educators in delivering programs that promote holistic child development.
• Lead various activities, including storytelling, teaching songs, and supervising outings to local points of interest.
• Manage the ordering of necessary supplies and equipment for the centre.
• Encourage creative expression in children through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activities.
• Facilitate children’s engagement in activities by narrating stories, teaching songs, and organizing craft sessions.
• Guide and assist children in developing essential self-care habits such as eating, dressing, and toilet training.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for meal and rest periods.
• Observe children for any potential learning or behavioural challenges and compile reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• Submit written observations on children’s progress to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Contribute to staff meetings by discussing children’s progress and any encountered challenges.
• Uphold and adhere to all relevant licensing regulations.
• Establish clear behavioural guidelines for children.
• Attend staff meetings to collaborate on children’s development and address concerns.
• Cultivate and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that prioritizes the health, safety, and overall well-being of all children.
• Organize and conduct activities for school-aged children enrolled in before- and after-school childcare programs.

Requirements

• Possession of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• Enrollment in a full-time program leading to an ECE certificate or other relevant trades certificate or diploma.
• Ability to obtain basic security clearance.
• Current immunization records are required.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a temporary resident with a valid work permit. Applications from individuals not authorized to work in Canada will not receive a response.

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Salary: $22.00 to $23.00 per hour (to be negotiated)
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Schedule: Morning, Day, Flexible hours
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Work Setting: On-site at a child care centre in a rural area. Remote work is not an option.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, including dental plan, health care plan, and vision care benefits.
• Physical Demands: The role involves repetitive tasks, is physically demanding, requires attention to detail, and a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and manual dexterity.
• Personal Qualities: Punctuality, dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication, flexibility, interpersonal awareness, sound judgement, reliability, teamwork, strong values and ethics, creativity, honesty, and the ability to multitask.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply for this position through the Direct Apply option on the original job platform. Alternatively, applications can be submitted via email to [email protected].

Always verify this listing on the original job platform before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary range for an Early Childhood Educator Student at Tiny Roots Childcare Centre?

The Early Childhood Educator Student position at Tiny Roots Childcare Centre offers a salary between $22.00 and $23.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

What are the primary qualifications required for this ECE Student role in Bentley, AB?

Applicants must possess an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate and be enrolled full-time in an ECE program (other trades certificate or diploma). Basic security clearance and immunization records are also necessary.