Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; 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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting Child care centre

Additional Skills

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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Newborn (including expecting mother); Infant (3 months - 11 months); Up to 12 years

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1); 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 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English or French