Early Childhood Educator

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Skills and Abilities

Work setting
- Child care centre
- Rural area
- Education
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
- 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
- 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
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- 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
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
- Prepare meals
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Employment terms options
- Shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program