early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

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

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Work Setting

• Child care centre

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Team player
• Dependability
• Reliability

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Group Insurance Benefits