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

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality

Work Location Information Urban area; Willing to relocate

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Immunization records; Criminal record check

Work Setting

Private school; Nursery school; Kindergarten; Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre; Before and after school programs; Alternative school

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Order supplies and equipment; Monitor students during recess and lunch hour; Assist with classroom inventory; Supervise teaching assistants and train student teachers; Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; 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; Assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment; Assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by school principal; Storytelling

Children's Ages 5 years; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children who are deaf or hard of hearing; Children with a physical disability; Children with an intellectual disability; Children with behavioural issues; Children with epilepsy; Children with diabetes; Children with a mental health disability; Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma; Children with a genetic disorder

Specific Skills

Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips; Prepare subject material for presentation according to an approved curriculum; Prepare, administer and correct tests; Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help; Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops; Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness; Identify childrens' individual learning needs; Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials; Develop course content; Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting; Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher; Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs; Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher; Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips

Experience Experience an asset

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

Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation; First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate; Provincial or Territorial Teaching Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Child development worker (ECE level 2); Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); Emergency child care first aid and CPR; Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English