early childhood educator (ECE)

Additional Information

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week