Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; 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; 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; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Security and Safety Child welfare check; Criminal record check

Work Setting

Child care centre; Before and after school programs

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; 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 Up to 12 years

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with an intellectual disability; Children with behavioural issues; Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate

Education

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

Languages English