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

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Children with epilepsy

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program