early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Government of Canada - Central; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A position as an early childhood educator with the Government of Canada requires strong interpersonal skills, relevant certifications, and experience in child care. The role involves nurturing infants and toddlers, implementing educational programs, and supporting their development in a child care center. This full-time role is located on-site in Brampton and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant certifications in early childhood education.
• 1-2 years of experience in child care settings required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Bathe, diaper, and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Observe children for potential learning or behavioral problems.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Tools

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• 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

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics