early childhood educator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

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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Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers

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

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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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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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

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Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

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Child development worker (ECE level 2)

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

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Children

Additional information

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

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Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

Personal suitability

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Punctuality

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Dependability

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Excellent written communication

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Flexibility

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Interpersonal awareness

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Reliability

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Team player

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Creativity

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Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)