early childhood educator (ECE)

Overview

Languages

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

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

• Child care centre
• Kindergarten
• Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

• Children
• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
• School age (6 - 12 years)
• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

• Children with behavioural issues

Additional information

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Benefits

• Life insurance

• Other benefits