Early Childhood Educator (Ece)

Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Child care centre. Tasks: Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties . Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. Maintain daycare equipment. 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. 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years). Infant (3 months - 11 months). Security and safety: Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check. Personal suitability: Team player. Experience: Experience an asset. Health benefits: Health care plan. Other benefits: Other benefits.