early childhood educator (ECE)

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week