Early Childhood Educator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: Experience an asset
- Montessori teacher education
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Child care centre
- Urban area
- Nursery school
- Kindergarten
- Before and after school programs
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Day care centre or nursery school
- Private school
- Alternative school
**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
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
- Order supplies and equipment
- 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
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- 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 Day Nurseries Act
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
- Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Monitor students during recess and lunch hour
- Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
- Identify childrens' individual learning needs
- Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials
- Develop course content
- Assist with classroom inventory
- Supervise teaching assistants and train student teachers
- Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
- Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher
- Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
- Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
- Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
- Assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment
- Assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by school principal
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation
**Experience with special needs children**:

- Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
- 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)
- Children with diabetes
- Children with epilepsy
- Children with a genetic disorder
**Specialization or experience**:

- Green economy sector
- Specialized env