early childhood educator (ECE)

Additional Information

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Work setting

• Child care centre

Tasks

• 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
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Leading/instructing groups
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
• Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

Other benefits

• Free parking available