Early Childhood Educator(E. C. E.)
Medical Benefits
Medical benefits till the time the candidate becomes eligible for Ontario Health Insurance Plan
5 Days of sick leave in a calendar year
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Ability to Supervise
5-10 people
Transportation/Travel Information
Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Site Environment
Outdoors, Noisy, Non-smoking, Air conditioned
Personal Suitability
Punctuality, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Values and ethics, Reliability, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Dependability, Flexibility, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player
Job Duties
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children
- Maintain regulated and required documentation, reporting and record keeping
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest, and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- 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
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- May plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
- May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
Additional Skills
Storytelling, Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers, Order supplies and equipment, Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records, Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties, Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children, Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours, Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
How to apply
By email
By mail
153 Queen Street West
Brampton, ON
L6Y 1M4