Early childhood educator (ECE)
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Rural area
- Day care centre or nursery school
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Encourage children 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
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Reliability
- Team player