early childhood educator (ECE

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: French
Hours: 17 to 33 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment
Outdoors
Noisy
Non-smoking
Air conditioned
Work setting
Child care centre
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
Storytelling
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
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
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Ability to multitask