early childhood educator (ECE)

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Environment

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

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work Setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to their needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• 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.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
• 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.

Credentials

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Other Benefits

• Other benefits