Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Noisy Non-smoking

Work setting

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Child care centre Before and after school programs Willing to relocate

Tasks

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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 Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers 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

Supervision

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5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Child development supervisor (ECE level 3) Plan to Protect training Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Experience with special needs children

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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 Medical exam Immunization records Tuberculosis test Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling

Screening questions

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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?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan * Paramedical services coverage