early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:
Expérience:

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

Work setting
Child care centre

Tasks

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
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
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
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
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

Supervision
5-10 people
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

Other benefits
Free parking available
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 32 to 40 hours per week Read more