early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers

• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Children's Ages

• 5 years

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Work Setting

• Child care centre

Security and Safety

• Immunization records

• Criminal record check

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

• Knowledge of licensing regulations

• Establish guidelines for behaviour

• 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

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

• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Health benefits

• Health care plan

• Dental plan

Long term benefits

• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?