Early Childhood Educator (Level 3)

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment for children. The ECE supports children’s development through play, learning opportunities, positive interactions, and responsive care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide active and attentive supervision of children at all times.
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being throughout the day.
• Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Provide assistance with meals, toileting, diapering, dressing, and other personal care needs.
• Use positive and respectful guidance when supporting children’s behaviour.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and play environment.
• Communicate professionally with children, families, coworkers, and management.
• Complete required attendance, incident, and daily documentation.
• Follow all centre policies, procedures, health and safety practices, and PEI childcare regulations.
• Work cooperatively with other educators and support staff.
• Report concerns regarding children’s health, safety, behaviour, or development to management.
• Attend required staff meetings, training, and professional development.

Professional Expectations

The ECE is expected to:

• Always put children’s safety and well-being first.
• Remain engaged and present with the children while working.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Be dependable, punctual, and prepared for each shift.
• Treat all children, families, and coworkers with respect and professionalism.
• Use safe, appropriate, and developmentally appropriate interactions with children.

Qualifications

• ECE certification recognized by the Province of Prince Edward Island.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification as required.
• Required criminal record/vulnerable sector and child abuse registry checks.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development.

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