Early Childhood Educator
St Micheal Goetz, YMCA & Peekaboo Child Daycare
Mississauga , ON
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
