Responsibilities
Tasks
? Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to
his needs.
? 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
? 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
? 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
? Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
? Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-
being of children
? Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early
childhood educator assistants
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
? Child development supervisor (ECE level 2 or 3)
Additional information
Security and safety
? Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
? Physically demanding
? Combination of sitting, standing, walking
? Bending, crouching, kneeling
Benefits
Financial benefits
? Group insurance benefits after 3 months
