Full-Time
Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)
Posted on Oct 30
East End Scholars
Hamilton, ON
Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
Knowledge of licensing regulations; 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; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Punctuality
Ability to Supervise 3-4 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Setting Child care centre
Additional Skills
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 Up to 12 years
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); Emergency child care first aid and CPR
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Languages English
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