Early Childhood Educator - Kindergarten

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Kindergarten

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Teach students using lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
• Prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Identify childrens' individual learning needs
• Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials
• Develop course content

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)