LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

- 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
- 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
- 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
- Administer first-aid and other assistance

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

- Emergency child care first aid and CPR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

- Criminal record check

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

- Own transportation

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Ability to multitask

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

OTHER PERKS

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available

📌 Early childhood educator (British Columbia)
🏢 Children's Discovery Centre
📍 British Columbia