early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Child care centre. Day care centre or nursery school.

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.
• Storytelling.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• 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.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Establish guidelines for behaviour.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• 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.
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1).
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3).
• Child development worker (ECE level 2).
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Target audience:

Infant (3 months - 11 months).

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Medical exam.
• Immunization records.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Health benefits:

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