Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP

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

- 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
- Storytelling
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- 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
- 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




- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- Establish and maintain cooperative 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

Supervision

- 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate

Additional information

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
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Creativity
- Honesty
- Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

- Health care plan

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