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.

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• 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 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Creativity