early childhood educator (ECE)

Overview Languages English 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 On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Noisy Non-smoking Work setting Child care centre Urban area Relocation costs not covered by employer 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 Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate Experience and specialization Target audience Children Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Immunization records Transportation/travel information Own transportation Public transportation is available 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 Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity Honesty Ability to multitask Benefits Other benefits Free parking available On-site daycare available Other benefits Parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths 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 Support for Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Develop and implement child-care programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children. Responsibilities include assessing child development, supervising staff, and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children.

Requires an Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate and a First Aid certificate. Candidates must have between 1 and 2 years of experience and pass a criminal record check and immunization verification.

• Free parking • On-site daycare

• TeamworkPreferred
• First AidPreferred

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• Child Development Assessment
• Curriculum Development
• Storytelling
• Staff Supervision
• Parent Communication
• First Aid
• Behavior Management
• Creative Arts
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Multitasking
• Teamwork
• Child Care Planning
• Record Keeping
• Health and Safety

• Education
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 14, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level