registered early childhood educator (RECE)

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment
First nations settlements

Work setting
Day care centre or nursery school

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
Storytelling
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
Order supplies and equipment
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
Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of 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
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Immunization records
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Screening questions

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