early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Education

College/CEGEP.

Work Setting

Child care centre, Day care centre or nursery school.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Certificates, Licences, Memberships and Courses

Child development worker (ECE leve...