early childhood educator (ECE)

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisor.
• Establish guidelines for behaviour.
• 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 organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.

Credentials

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional Information

• Security and safety: Criminal record check.

Benefits

• Other benefits.