early childhood educator (ECE)

Education:

Expérience:

Education

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

Work setting

Child care centre

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

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

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

Knowledge of licensing regulations

Establish guidelines for behaviour

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