Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 to less than 7 months Work site environment Outdoors Noisy Non-smoking Air conditioned Work setting Child care centre Urban area 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 Maintain daycare equipment Storytelling Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers 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 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 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 Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Child development assistant (ECE level 1) Child development worker (ECE level 2) First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree Target audience Children Infant (3 months - 11 months) Experience with special needs children Children with a physical disability Children with an intellectual disability Children with asthma Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) Children with a genetic disorder Security and safety Child Abuse Registry check Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Manual dexterity Personal suitability Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity Honesty Ability to multitask Employment terms options Day Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care perks Other benefits Team building opportunities Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

📌 early childhood educator (E.C.E.) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Allegro Child Care Centre
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality