registered early childhood educator (RECE)

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work setting Child care centre 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 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 Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings Knowledge of licensing regulations Establish guidelines for behaviour 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) Target audience Children Security and safety Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check Personal suitability Punctuality Efficient interpersonal skills Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Ability to multitask