registered early childhood educator (RECE)

Job summary

Assess children’s development and plan and deliver activities that support their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Provide daily care, maintain a safe and supportive environment, communicate children’s progress to families and colleagues, and supervise or coordinate other educators and assistants.

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 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities 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 Order supplies and equipment 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 Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Assess children’s development and plan and deliver activities that support their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Provide daily care, maintain a safe and supportive environment, communicate children’s progress to families and colleagues, and supervise or coordinate other educators and assistants.

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma in early childhood education and teaching from a program lasting one to two years. The posting specifies seven months to less than one year of experience.

Listed skills

• record keeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Child Development Assessment
• Learning Plan Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Child-Care Program Development
• Infant and Toddler Care
• Storytelling
• Creative Activity Facilitation
• Child Observation and Reporting
• Parent Communication
• Behaviour Guidance
• Health and Safety Planning
• Staff Supervision and Coordination
• Record Keeping
• Activity Planning
• Collaborative Relationships
• Knowledge of Licensing Regulations

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership