Early Childhood Educator (**.)

Work Site Environment :

• Non-smoking

Work Setting :

• Child care centre

Tasks :

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• provide opportunities 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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 :

• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and Safety :

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information :

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities :

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability :

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Health benefits :

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits :

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)