early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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 .
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling.
• 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.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• 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.
• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips.

Area of specialization:

Automobile driving.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• 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)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• On call.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.