- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Child care centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
- Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Maintain daycare equipment
- 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
- 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
- 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 setting that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Additional information
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Productive interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health perks
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Team building opportunities