early childhood educator (ECE)

Job summary

Develop and deliver child-care programs and activities that support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Observe and report on children's progress, guide daily living habits, maintain a safe environment, and collaborate with colleagues and community service providers.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Early childhood education and teaching Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Air conditioned Work setting Child care centre Responsibilities Tasks Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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 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 Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings 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 Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Emergency child care first aid and CPR Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate Experience and specialization Target audience Children Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Immunization records Work conditions and physical capabilities Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Parking available Wellness program

What you’ll do

Develop and deliver child-care programs and activities that support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Observe and report on children's progress, guide daily living habits, maintain a safe environment, and collaborate with colleagues and community service providers.

Requirements

Requires a one- to two-year college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma in early childhood education and teaching, plus one to less than two years of experience. Required credentials include an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate and emergency child-care first aid and CPR; a criminal record check and immunization records are also specified.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Employer-Paid Learning and Training
• Paid Time Off for Volunteering or Personal Days
• Parking
• Wellness Program

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early Childhood Education
• Child-Care Program Development
• Child Development
• Activity Planning
• Storytelling
• Teaching Songs
• Creative Arts
• Classroom Safety
• Child Observation
• Report Writing
• Parent and Guardian Communication
• Collaborative Relationships
• First Aid
• CPR
• Interpersonal Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services

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