early childhood educator (ECE)
Your 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.
- 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.
Requirements
Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
1 to less than 7 months.
What we offer
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- 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.
Other
Work setting Child care centre.