Overview

Languages

English

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

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

- Child care centre
- Urban area
- Rural area

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
- 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
- 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
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- 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

- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Repetitive tasks
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care advantages

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

📌 early childhood education worker (Amherst)
🏢 YMCA Association of Cumberland
📍 Amherst