Early Childhood Educator (Ece) - Level 3

Employer

Great Journeys Learning Centre

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods, other

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
• Develop and implement marketing and advertising and sales strategies

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

Target audience

Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with Down syndrome
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Area of specialization

Pre-school education

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available