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Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a difference in the lives of children? Peter Green Hall Children’s Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Educator Assistant to join our vibrant team in Halifax, NS. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can help shape the future of our youngest learners!

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Educator Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development of infants and toddlers. You will work closely with early childhood educators to create engaging and enriching experiences that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Your responsibilities will include:

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Assist early childhood educators in implementing developmentally appropriate programs.
• Engage children in activities such as storytelling, singing, and crafting.
• Guide children in developing healthy habits related to eating, dressing, and toilet training.
• Prepare snacks and organize rooms for lunch and rest periods.
• Maintain records and submit written observations on children's progress.
• Participate in staff meetings to discuss children's development and challenges.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a similar role

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess the following certifications:

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree

Experience with Special Needs

Experience working with children with special needs is highly valued. This includes:

• Children with physical disabilities
• Children with intellectual disabilities
• Children with asthma
• Children with ADHD or ADD
• Children with genetic disorders

Work Environment

Your work environment will be dynamic and engaging, characterized by:

• Outdoor activities
• A noisy, lively atmosphere
• A non-smoking facility
• Air-conditioned spaces

Personal Suitability

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Punctuality and dependability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and reliability
• Strong judgment and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to values and ethics in childcare

Security and Safety

To ensure the safety of our children, candidates must undergo:

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation

Public transportation is readily available for your convenience.

Work Conditions

This role involves:

• Repetitive tasks and physical demands
• Attention to detail
• A combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $15.20 to $24.13 hourly (to be negotiated) and additional benefits including:

• Free parking available

Join Us!

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey in early childhood education, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team at Peter Green Hall Children’s Centre. Together, let’s inspire and nurture the next generation!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.