Early Childhood Educator (Ece)

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English or French

• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Work setting :

• Child care centre

• Nursery school

• 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

• Storytelling

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

• Order supplies and equipment

• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

• 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

• 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

• Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act

• Knowledge of licensing regulations

• Establish guidelines for behaviour

• 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate Target audience :

• Infant (3 months - 11 months) Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Immunization records

• Vulnerable sector check Personal suitability :

• Punctuality

• Dependability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Flexibility

• Interpersonal awareness

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Team player

• Values and ethics Screening questions :

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

• Health care plan

• Paramedical services coverage

• Vision care benefits Long term benefits :

• Group insurance benefits

• Life insurance

• Other benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other benefits :

• Learning/training paid by employer

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)