early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:

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

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• 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.
• 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.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• 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.

Target audience:

Children.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• Honesty.
• Ability to multitask.

Screening questions:

Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.