early childhood educator (ECE)

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Outdoors
Non-smoking
Air conditioned
Work setting
Child care centre
Rural area
Before and after school programs
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
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
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
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 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
Administer first-aid and other assistance
Food safety/handling skills
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Team player
Values and ethics
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you currently a student?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
Day
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
On-site daycare available
Other benefits
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Parking available