Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

-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.