Early Childhood Educator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
**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
- 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
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- 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**:

- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Workplace information**:

- Remote work available
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- On-site daycare available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available