Education

College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Additional Skills

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Work Setting

Child care centre

Work Site Environment

Noisy

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Ability to Supervise

1 to 2 people

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; 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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; 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; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children