Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs

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
- 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
- Storytelling
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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

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
- Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

Experience and specialization

Experience with special needs children

- Children with a physical disability
- Children with behavioural issues
- Children with allergies
- Children with asthma
- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Area of specialization

- Pre-school education

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

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

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Group insurance advantages
- Life insurance

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site daycare available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available

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