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 site environment:

• Non-smoking.
• Air conditioned.

Work setting:

• Child care centre.
• Before and after school programs.
• Day care centre or nursery school.

Tasks:

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• 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.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Target audience:

• Children.
• Infant (3 months - 11 months).

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Medical exam.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• 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.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Supports for visible minorities:

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.