Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Required Experience:

3-5 years working experience

Montessori experience preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his
needs.
Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical,
cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Maintain daycare equipment
Storytelling
Supervise trainees or volunteers

Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the
parents
Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
Order supplies and equipment
Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music
and physical activity
Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare
reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

Knowledge of licensing regulations
Establish guidelines for behaviour
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

Salary & Benefits:

36.60 to 38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week

Additional Notes:

Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available