Early Childhood Educator (NOC 42202)

Positions: 3

Job Description/Duties:

• 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.
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• May supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Diploma or related course
• Criminal record check - Vulnerable sector
• Medical Certificate
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate