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

Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Repetitive tasks; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting Day care centre or nursery school

Additional Skills

Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

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

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Education

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

Languages English