Early Childhood Educator (Level 1)

Job Description for ECE L1

Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties

Change diapers, bathe 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

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

preparing and making 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