Early childhood educator (ECE)

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Storytelling
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
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Establish guidelines for behaviour
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
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
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Personal suitability
Reliability
Team player

Benefits Financial benefits
Bonus

Who can apply to this job? The employer accepts applications from:
Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents ofCanada.
Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.