Early childhood educator (ECE)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs
• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with allergies

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)