Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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; 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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting

Kindergarten; Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre; Before and after school programs

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Order supplies and equipment; Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems 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

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Up to 12 years

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with a physical disability; Children with behavioural issues; Children with diabetes; Children with a mental health disability; Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma; Children with Down syndrome; Children with a genetic disorder

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

Education

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

Languages English