Early Childhood Educator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Air conditioned
**Work setting**:

- Child care centre
**Tasks**:

- 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
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- 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
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Children
**Area of specialization**:

- Pre-school education
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask
**Screening questions**:

- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

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

- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site daycare available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program