Early Childhood Educator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
**Work setting**:

- Child care centre
- Rural area
- Day care centre or nursery school
**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
- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- 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
- 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
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Repetitive tasks
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- On-site daycare available
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program