early childhood educator (ECE)

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week

Education:
Expérience:

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

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

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
Order supplies and equipment
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
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 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 assistant (ECE level 1)
Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Target audience
Children

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Vulnerable sector check
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
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Experience
7 months to less than 1 year Read more