early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week