Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 32 to 40 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Early childhood education and teaching or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Child care centre Before and after school programs Willing to relocate Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

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Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs. 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 Maintain daycare equipment Storytelling Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents 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 Order supplies and equipment 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 Establish guidelines for behaviour 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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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

Target audience

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Children

Experience with special needs children

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Children who are deaf or hard of hearing Children with a physical disability Children with behavioural issues Children with allergies Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Immunization records Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity Honesty Ability to multitask

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

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2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site daycare available Subsidised public transportation

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

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Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities