Early Childhood Educator

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
**Work setting**:

- Child care centre
**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
- provide opportunities 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
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Ability to multitask
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Parking available
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 36 hours per week