Early Childhood Educator Job Description

Early Childhood Educator Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Early Childhood Educator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Implementing small group activities;
  • Modeling these techniques for student teachers;
  • Observing and evaluating the student’s interactions with children;
  • Redirecting a child’s inappropriate behavior;
  • Supervising a children’s playroom;
  • Applying first aid treatment and notifying the parents of the injury depending on its severity;
  • Lead children through a 1 or 2 hour lesson plan that may be academic, social/emotional or private school preparation;
  • Assess students on an ongoing basis to ensure that all the child’s learning needs are met;
  • Plan and implement enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;
  • Work integrally with the company to improve KEY’s curriculums;
  • Provide training and act as a role model for students and new team members;
  • Maintain a close relationship with families and their children to promote a sense of family and exceptional customer service.

Requirements:

  • Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills;
  • Assets;
  • Good time management and organization skills;
  • First Aid Certificate;
  • Proof of Current First Aid Certification;
  • Training in the use of Environmental Assessment Tools are considered assets;
  • Ability to apply the principles of child development and positive behavior;
  • Passion for constant learning in partnership with children, families and colleagues;
  • Proof of ECE Classification Level;
  • Two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Education;
  • A member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario;
  • Passion for ongoing professional development and growth;
  • Working experience in a licensed child care setting, preferably one that has Early Childhood Education students placed in it;
  • BC Childcare License (ECE) and/or a Bachelors of Education degree;
  • Creative and flexible; able to participate in solving problems.