early childhood educator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

- Early childhood education and teaching

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

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Outdoors

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Noisy

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Non-smoking

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Air conditioned

Work setting

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Child care centre

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Urban area

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Kindergarten

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Before and after school programs

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Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

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Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties

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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

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Maintain daycare equipment

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Storytelling

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Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

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Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents

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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

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Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

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Order supplies and equipment

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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

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Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

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Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

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Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

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Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

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Knowledge of licensing regulations

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Establish guidelines for behaviour

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Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

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Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

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Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

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Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Supervision

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5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Child development worker (ECE level 2)

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Emergency child care first aid and CPR

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Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

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Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

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Plan to Protect training

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

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First Aid Certificate

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CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

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Children

Experience with special needs children

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Children with a mental health disability

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Children with a physical disability

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Children with an intellectual disability

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Children with behavioural issues

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Children with Down syndrome

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Children with allergies

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Children with asthma

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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

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Children with a genetic disorder

Additional information

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

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Child Abuse Registry check

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Child welfare check

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Bondable

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Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks

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Physically demanding

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Attention to detail

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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Bending, crouching, kneeling

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Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

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Punctuality

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Dependability

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Excellent oral communication

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Excellent written communication

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Flexibility

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Interpersonal awareness

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Judgement

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Reliability

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Team player

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Values and ethics

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Creativity

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Honesty

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Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

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Dental plan

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Health care plan

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Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits

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Pension plan

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer

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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

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Team building opportunities