early childhood educator (ECE)

Education: College/CEGEP. Work site environment: Outdoors. Noisy. Work setting: Child care centre. Before and after school programs. 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. 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. 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. Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors. Knowledge of licensing regulations. Establish guidelines for behaviour. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Child development assistant (ECE level 1). Child development worker (ECE level 2). Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Honesty. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Health benefits: Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits.