Early childhood educator; ECE

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

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

1 year to less than 2 years.

Work must be completed on site. Remote work is not an option.

Work setting:
Child care centre.

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Assist co‑workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• 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.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents.
• 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.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• 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.
• Plan and organise activities for school‑age children in child‑care programs before and after regular school hours.
• Supervise and co‑ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing and walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Manual dexterity.

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• Honesty.
• Ability to multitask.

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

• On‑site daycare available.
• Parking available.

Entry level.

Full‑time.

Education and Training.

Education Administration Programs.