registered early childhood educator (RECE)

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 37.5 to 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

Child care centre
Before and after school programs

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
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
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

Supervision

1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Target audience
Children
Experience with special needs children
Children with an intellectual disability
Children with behavioural issues
Children with allergies
Children with asthma
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Security and safety
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
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
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits
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