early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

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.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 :

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

Security and safety:

Child Abuse Registry check. Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Judgement.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Experience:

Experience an asset.