early childhood educator (ECE)

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Nursery school
• Kindergarten
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Elementary 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
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Vulnerable sector check

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance