Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children who are deaf or hard of hearing; Children with behavioural issues

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Newborn to Newborn (including expecting mother); Infant (3 months - 11 months); Up to 12 years

Work Setting

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Ability to Supervise

1 to 2 people

Personal Suitability

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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; Knowledge of licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; 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