early childhood educator (ece) - level 2

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work site environment:

• Non-smoking.
• Air conditioned.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs..
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties .
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Storytelling.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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.
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.
• 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.
• 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.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• 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.
• 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 :

• Child development worker (ECE level 2).
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

Dental plan.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.