early childhood educator (ECE)

Education

• College / CEGEP

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
• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Flexibility
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week