early childhood educator (ECE)

Education

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

Work setting

• Nursery school
• Kindergarten
• Day care centre or nursery school

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
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Morning

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week