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: 3 years to less than 5 years

• or equivalent experience Work site environment :

• Outdoors

• Noisy

• Non-smoking

• Air conditioned Work setting :

• Child care centre

• Urban area Tasks :

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

• Storytelling

• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

• Order supplies and equipment

• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

• 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

• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

• Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act

• 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 :

• 5-10 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate Experience with special needs children :

• Children who are deaf or hard of hearing

• Children with behavioural issues

• Children with Down syndrome

• Children with allergies

• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

• Children with epilepsy Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Immunization records

• Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information :

• Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Repetitive tasks

• Physically demanding

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability :

• Punctuality

• Dependability

• Flexibility

• Interpersonal awareness

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Team player

• Values and ethics Screening questions :

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Health care plan Long term benefits :

• Group insurance benefits