early childhood educator (ECE)

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Kindergarten

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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• 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?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Team building opportunities