Job Description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Child care centre
Day care centre or nursery school
Tasks
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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
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
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
Target audience
Children
Area of specialization
Pre-school education
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
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Child care centre
Day care centre or nursery school
Tasks
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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
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
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
Target audience
Children
Area of specialization
Pre-school education
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
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The early childhood educator (ECE) position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
