Health educator Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

Early Childhood Educator

Reference Number : 20250904.02

Job Summary.

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) at Hope’s Home plays a significant role in educating and implementing developmentally appropriate programs to the children in our care and inspiring their curiosity and encouraging them to explore. Using the Reggio philosophy, the ECE plans and delivers inclusive and engaging learning experiences for children of all ages and abilities. The ECE works closely with other front-line employees and engages with parents, caregivers, and outside agencies to ensure the needs of the child are being met through programming and appropriate activities. This position reports directly to the Early Learning & Childcare Manager.

Responsibilities.

Education and Development.

• Engage in active supervision to protect and promote the psychological and physical safety, health, and well-being of each child.
• Responsible for maintaining Ministry of Education required adult to child ratios throughout the day.
• Spend time one-on-one with the children to develop a sincere, understanding, and loving relationship with each child.
• Practice an inclusive approach by altering activities and program plans to accommodate all ability levels and collaborate with co-workers when extra support is needed.
• Plan and implement fun, engaging and inclusive daily experiences that support and promote each child’s development in multiple areas (physical, emotional, social, communicative, cognitive, and creative skills).
• Experiment with the classroom set up so that all stations offer a variety of experiences (writing table, dramatic play, sensory table, cozy corner, clock area, art centre etc.).
• Plan and set up invitations that are open ended and allow opportunity for creativity and exploration, in an educational environment.
• Identify learning projects and implement using Hope’s Home adopted “project approach”.
• Create and provide developmentally appropriate programs that are focused on new skill development (early intervention).
• Plan and provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play, and music.
• Encourage community engagement by planning and organizing outings in the community and special activities such as sports day or carnival day, car wash, bake sale, or family barbecue, food drives, etc.
• Ensure children’s cultural backgrounds are appropriately recognized and cultural activities are integrated into education programs.
• Provide multiple stations, a variety of toys and supplies in the environment to keep children engaged.
• Observe the kids’ ideas and interests and plan classroom activities around them using the Project Approach and Play and Exploration.
• Allow children the opportunity to express their thoughts through play.
• Research different methods and resources to help each child get to their full potential.
• Implement interventions and strategies to support observed and documented behaviors.
• Collaborate with each member of the Hope’s Home team, family member, outside agencies, and community services regarding a child’s care or program plan.
• Participate in a co-teaching environment (level III’s mentor level I’s and II’s).
• Support and provide leadership to new and casual staff entering your room.
• Continue your education by participating in professional development days and courses to expand your knowledge.

Administration.

Occupational Health and Safety.

Qualifications.

Skills and Abilities.

Working Conditions.

Physically able to safely work with objects or persons of varying sizes : Handling ~100 lbs occasionally

~50 lbs regularly; and

~25 lbs continuously.

Exposed to : chemicals, and

blood and bodily fluids.

Job Type : Temporary Full Time

Term End Date : January 2, 2027

Number of Positions Available : 1

Shifts :

Wage : Starting at $15.56 / hr

Location : Saskatoon Early Learning & Childcare Centre

Application Deadline : November 4, 2025