early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

• Child care centre.
• Kindergarten.

Tasks:

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Storytelling.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of 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.

Area of specialization:

Pre-school education.

Security and safety:

Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Manual dexterity.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• Honesty.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• On-site daycare available.
• Team building opportunities.