early childhood educator (ECE)
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.
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.
- Knowledge of licensing regulations.
- 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 :
- First Aid Certificate.
- CPR Certificate.
Target audience:
Children.
Area of specialization:
Pre-school education.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Vulnerable sector check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Personal suitability:
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
- Ability to multitask.
Screening questions:
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
Dental plan.
Financial benefits:
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
Free parking available.