early childhood educator (ECE)

 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Vision care
 
Full job description
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: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment

Noisy
Non-smoking
Air conditioned
Work setting

Child care centre
Before and after school programs
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
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

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Security and safety

Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information

Own transportation
Own vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
Personal suitability

Punctuality
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions

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?
Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Other benefits

Free parking available
On-site daycare available
Parking available