early childhood educator (ECE)

Job 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.
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents.
• 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.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.

Minimum Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate.
• Criminal record check.
• Legally able to work in Canada.