Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) NOC 42202

Work setting

• Child care centre

• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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

• 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

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks

• Attention to detail

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Reliability

• Values and ethics