early childhood educator (ECE)
Job description
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Tasks
- 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.
- Encourage children 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 behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors.
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
- Establish guidelines for behavior.
- 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.
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.
Transportation / Travel Information
- Own transportation.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.