early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Child care centre. Day care centre or nursery school. 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Child development worker (ECE level 2). Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Reliability. Values and ethics. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Day.