early childhood educator (E.C.E.)
- Hagersville, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Air conditioned
- Child care centre
- Urban area
- Before and after school programs
Tasks
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- 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
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Target audience
- Children
Security and safety
- Immunization records
- Vulnerable sector check
- Own transportation
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site daycare available
- Parking available
- Wellness program
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Responsibilities
Care for infants, toddlers, and school-age children by supporting their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development through planned activities and daily routines. Maintain a safe and healthy environment, document children's progress, collaborate with families and service providers, and coordinate the work of other early childhood educators and assistants.
Requirements
The role requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, along with less than seven months of experience. Required credentials include membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators, an Early Childhood Education certificate, First Aid, and CPR; candidates must also meet immunization and vulnerable-sector screening requirements and have their own transportation.
Skills
- Childcare Program Development
- Child Development
- Infant and Toddler Care
- Activity Planning
- Child Supervision
- Record Keeping
- Creative Activities
- Communication
- Teamwork
- First Aid
- CPR
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Safety
- Multitasking
Benefits
- Free Parking
- On-Site Daycare
- Parking
- Wellness Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Care Centre
- Before and After School Programs
- Infant Care
- Toddler Care
- Child Development
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Emotional Development
- Social Development
- Activity Planning
- Storytelling
- Music
- Arts and Crafts
- Dramatic Play
- School-Age Children
- Child Supervision
- Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- College of Early Childhood Educators
- ECE Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Immunization Records