Early childhood educator – special needs

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children

• Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Children with a mental health disability
• Children with a physical disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Children with diabetes
• Children with Down syndrome
• Children with epilepsy
• Children with a genetic disorder

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Values and ethics