early childhood education worker

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

• Child care centre.
• Rural area.

Tasks:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Establish guidelines for behaviour.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1).
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3).
• Child development worker (ECE level 2).
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Security and safety:

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

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).