early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

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

Experience: Experience an asset.

Tasks

1. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
2. Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
3. Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
4. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
5. Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

1. Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.