Early childhood educator; E.C.E

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment: Non‑smoking, Air conditioned

Work setting: Child care centre

• 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
• Storytelling
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

• Child development supervisor (ECE level
  3)
• Child development worker (ECE level
  2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

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

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Health benefits: Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits: Bonus

• Free parking available