early childhood educator (ECE)

Work setting

• Childcare Centre
• Before and after school programs

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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Values and ethics
• Ability to multitask