Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) – Canada Job Link

Job Overview

Job Requirements

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

or equivalent experience.

Experience

Experience an asset

Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate

Work setting

Child care centre

Target audience

Infant (3 months – 11 months)

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication

Tasks

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers, Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children,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.

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Benefits:

Health benefits

Dental plan

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits, Other benefits

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.

How to apply