registered early childhood educator (RECE)

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Child care centre

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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

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

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer