early childhood educator (ECE)

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Air conditioned
Work setting
Child care centre
Urban area
Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
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
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
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
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
Security and safety
Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
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