Early Childhood Educator (**.)

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 40 hours per week

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

• Experience: Experience an asset Work setting :

• Child care centre

• Urban area Tasks :

• 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

• 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

• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

• provide opportunities 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

• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties

• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

• Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act

• Knowledge of licensing regulations

• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate Target audience :

• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)

• School age (6 - 12 years)

• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

• Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years) Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Child Abuse Registry check

• Vulnerable sector check Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability :

• Punctuality

• Dependability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Flexibility

• Interpersonal awareness

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Team player

• Values and ethics Health benefits :

• Health care plan Long term benefits :

• Other benefits