Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; 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; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre

Additional Skills

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

Children's Ages 5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); Emergency child care first aid and CPR; Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

Education

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

Languages English