early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.