early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 37.5 to 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Outdoors
Noisy
Non-smoking
Air conditioned
Work setting
Child care centre
Urban area
Kindergarten
Before and after school programs
Day care centre or nursery school
Elementary school
Tasks
Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his 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
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
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
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 organize 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Target audience
Children
Experience with special needs children
Children with an intellectual disability
Children with behavioural issues
Children with allergies
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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