early childhood educator (ECE)

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

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
• 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
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits