early childhood educator (E.C.E.) – Toronto, ON – Job posting

Up to 12 years

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Storytelling

Child care centre

Before and after school programs

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act

Knowledge of licensing regulations

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

Medical exam;

Immunization records;

Tuberculosis test;

Criminal record check;

Vulnerable sector check;

Noisy;

Non-smoking;

Air conditioned;

Public transportation is available;

Repetitive tasks;

Physically demanding;

Manual dexterity;

Attention to detail;

Combination of sitting, standing, walking;

Bending, crouching, kneeling;

Urban area;

Effective interpersonal skills;

Flexibility;

Team player;

Excellent oral communication;

Excellent written communication;

Interpersonal awareness;

Dependability;

Judgement;

Values and ethics;

Reliability;

Punctuality;