JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 15, 2026
Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
CPE L'Écho Magique
Québec (QC)
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- Location
- Québec (QC)
- Salary
- $21.23 to $34.44 hourly (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
French
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Child care centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- 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
- Encourage children 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
- 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
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program