early childhood educator (ECE)

About This Role

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. 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. Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Target audience: Children. Area of specialization: Pre-school education. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Dependability. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• 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

What We're Looking For

• Entry level experience
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience
• Credentials: First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
• Security and safety: Criminal record check, Vulnerable sector check
• Work conditions: Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Personal suitability: Dependability, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics, Ability to multitask

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