early childhood educator - preschool

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks:

• 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.
• Storytelling.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and taking children to local points of interest.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
• 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 behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• 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.
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1).
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3).
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Immunization records.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Punctuality.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Creativity.
• Ability to multitask.