early childhood educator

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Air conditioned

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
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site daycare available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program