early childhood educator (ECE)

  • Guelph
  • Little Champs Day Care Centre Inc.
Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting Child care centre Relocation costs covered by employer Day care centre or nursery school 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 Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children 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 Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants Supervision 1 to 2 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses  Child development assistant (ECE level 1) Child development worker (ECE level 2) Emergency child care first aid and CPR Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Target audience Children Area of specialization Pre-school education Personal suitability Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity Health benefits Health care plan Other benefits On-site daycare available