Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; Knowledge of licensing regulations; 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; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Security and Safety Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check

Work Setting Day care centre or nursery school

Additional Skills

Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; 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

Newborn (including expecting mother); Up to 12 years

Experience Will train

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