early childhood educator (ECE)

Overview

Languages

English

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Children

• Pre-school education

Additional information

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask