early childhood educator (ECE)

$28.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

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

Responsibilities
Tasks
Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
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
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
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
Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
Knowledge of licensing regulations
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
Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
Collect payments from debtors

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children
Children with behavioural issues
Children with Down syndrome
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Area of specialization
Pre-school education

Security and safety
Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity

Personal suitability
Punctuality
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Creativity
Honesty
Ability to multitask

Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site daycare available
Parking available

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