early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 to 44 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience
Tasks
Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
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
Maintain daycare equipment
Storytelling
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Plan to Protect training
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
CPR Certificate
Target audience
Children
Experience with special needs children
Children with a physical disability
Children with an intellectual disability
Children with behavioural issues
Children with asthma
Area of specialization
Pre-school education
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Bondable
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
What is your current field of study?
What is your current level of study?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement

Other benefits

Free parking available