early childhood educator (ECE)

at  Little Tots Manor Inc

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year to less than 2 years

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Storytelling
• 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
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children