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; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Order supplies and equipment; 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 Up to 12 years

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English