early childhood educator (ECE)
Posted on July 28, 2026 by Employer details Hummingbirds Preschool Inc.
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Child care centre. Before and after school programs. Day care centre or nursery school. Tasks: Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.. Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers. Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. Maintain daycare equipment. Storytelling. 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. 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. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods. 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. 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. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Child development assistant (ECE level 1). Child development supervisor (ECE level 3). Child development worker (ECE level 2). Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Medical exam. Immunization records. Tuberculosis test. Vulnerable sector check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Honesty. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.- Location 411D Strickland St.Whitehorse, YTY1A 2G8
- Work location On site
- Salary$21.00 to $33.25HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3632312
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
- Day care centre or nursery school
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Maintain daycare equipment
- Storytelling
- 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
- 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
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- 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
- 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
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Honesty
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-08-11
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