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; 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; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Location Information

Urban area; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting Child care centre

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; 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; Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; 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 1 year to 2 years

Languages English