Early Childhood Educator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

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

- Child care centre
- Urban area
- Kindergarten
- Before and after school programs
**Tasks**:

- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Storytelling
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
- Order supplies and equipment
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- 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
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- 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
- Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
- Administrative and office activities
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Experience with special needs children**:

- Children with a mental health disability
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with allergies
- Children with asthma
- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
**Counselling specialization**:

- Special education
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Ability to multitask
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities