Early Childhood Educator

Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
**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
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- 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
- 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
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
**Experience with special needs children**:

- Children with allergies
- Children with asthma
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week