Languages

French

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with a physical disability; Children with behavioural issues

Credentials

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Experience

Experience an asset

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Work Setting

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Rural area

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