early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:

College/CEGEP. Early childhood education and teaching.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Financial benefits:

Bonus.