Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Children's Ages

Newborn (including expecting mother); Up to 12 years

Work Setting

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of licensing regulations; Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity; Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members