early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Non-smoking. Air conditioned.

Work setting:

Child care centre. Urban area.

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.
• 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.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

Target audience:

Children.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check. Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• Honesty.
• Ability to multitask.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day.