early childhood educator (ECE)

• 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 setting

Child care centre

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
• 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
• 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
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• CPR Certificate

Other benefits

Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 32 to 44 hours per week
30+ days ago