early childhood educator (ECE)

Overview

Languages : English

Education : College, CEGEP, or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years.

Work must be completed on site. Remote work is not an option.

Work setting : Child care centre.

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Assist co‑workers in housekeeping and cooking duties.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Establish guidelines for behaviour.
• 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 organise 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.

Credentials

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Personal Suitability

Excellent written communication.

Benefits

Other Benefits

Seniority Level

Entry level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Education and Training.

Industries

Education Administration Programs.

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